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Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the low and mid rainfall regions of Western Australia. Read More...
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WeedSmart for organic croppers
The Jacksons developed valuable weed management tactics that can be employed in both conventional and organic farming systems. Read More...
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Biological control of crop weeds – development of novel tools and approaches for integration
In this webinar we discuss the use of pathogens and insects to control crop weeds safely in the environment. Read More...
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Jackson family, Gurley NSW
The 1700 ha family operation is based on a robust winter cropping program featuring wheat, barley, chickpea, canola and linseed to help keep weed numbers low and manage risk. Read More...
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What are the economic benefits of diverse rotations?
Crop choice and rotation planning are very powerful weed control tactics, central to a biologically-robust and sustainable farming system. Read More...
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Testing optical sprayer technology return on investment
The economic benefits often outweigh the upfront cost of weed detection technology for both green-on-green and green-on-brown systems. Read More...
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S8E20: Regional Update – Dan Skerman, Grower and Agronomist, Dalby, Qld
This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and Nutrien agronomist Dan Skerman, who talks about his summer/winter rotation and the weed control practices he deploys on the farm. Read More...
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S08E19: Crop preparation ahead of harvest and optimum harvester set-up for HWSC
In this podcast, we talk about harvest preparedness. We hear from two of WeedSmart’s extension agronomists. Read More...
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Can I take an integrated approach to summer fallow management?
The Big 6 still applies in the fallow phase to ensure you are building plenty of diversity into your weed management program. Read More...
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The economics of weeds — what they cost and the benefits of managing them effectively
In this webinar, we discuss the yield reduction weeds are responsible for and what a well-planned rotation for weed management can make a farming business. Read More...
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Windrowing barley plus HWSC in the high rainfall zone
Windrowing barley and cutting as low as possible minimises weed seed shedding, so we capture the seed and pass it through the impact mills. Read More...
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Never miss an opportunity to tackle weeds
One of the main benefits of using harvest weed seed control is that the Turners still have many newer herbicide products up their sleeve. Read More...