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• Apr 22, 2020
Calculating the cost of HWSC for your farm
Growers and advisors can use this interactive spreadsheet to compare the costs of the available HWSC tools, using data and costings from their own farms. Read More...
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• Sep 30, 2022
Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance can save growers thousands of dollars, making the investment of a few hundred in testing very worthwhile. Read More...
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Dry seeding conditions can challenge pre-emergent herbicides
Dry soil conditions at sowing can impact the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides including potential risks to crop safety and weed control. Read More...
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Have we lost some key herbicides in the Northern region?
Dr Michael Widderick says the latest weed survey has uncovered increasing resistance to glyphosate, paraquat and 2,4-D in key weeds. Read More...
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Krui Pastoral Co, Condamine, Qld
East-west sowing is a legacy of the Hamilton's land clearing for livestock, providing paddock-wide weed suppression. Read More...
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Slarke family, Lake Grace WA
The Slarke family implement an integrated weed management program to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their farming business. Read More...
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What are some blue-sky weed control technologies?
Electric weeders, directed energy, gametocides and allelopathy are some promising new weed control methods. Read More...
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Efficient farm layout benefits weed control
Their block farming layout allows the Slarkes to complete major operations like seeding, spraying and harvesting very efficiently. Read More...
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Don’t let weeds call the shots in your business
With good advice and the WeedSmart Big 6 checklist, you will soon be on track with an integrated plan to keep weed numbers low. Read More...
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Weighing up the automated spot-spraying tech options
Automated spot-spraying (using either sensors or cameras) gives growers multiple levers to pull using different chemistry, timings and rates. Read More...
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Crop competition from the ground up
At Lake Grace, WA, the Slarkes use narrow row spacing, high seeding rates, east-west sowing, VRT and soil amelioration to help combat weeds. Read More...
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Testing optical spot-sprayers in a low weed environment
Weed detection capability is significantly reducing herbicide use on the Holland family's mixed farming operation at Young, NSW. Read More...
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What are the options to manage glyphosate- and paraquat-resistant ryegrass?
Dr Roberto Busi, AHRI says annual ryegrass with resistance to both glyphosate and paraquat demands a change in fence line weed management. Read More...
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New Group 14 herbicides expand broadleaf weed control options
The Group 14 [G] herbicides now on the market are helping growers rotate away from the imi chemistry that has been heavily used in pulses. Read More...
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Lance & Erin Turner, Pingelly, WA
Since introducing harvest weed seed control in their system, the Turners have never left a paddock out of crop because of weeds. Read More...
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Beating glyphosate-resistant grasses in summer fallow
Since adopting many of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies the Hamiltons have regained control of glyphosate-resistant summer grass weeds. Read More...
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Is biological control of flaxleaf fleabane practical?
Biocontrol can potentially reduce the amount of flaxleaf fleabane seed produced and available to infest adjacent cropping areas. Read More...
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What’s the best PWM set-up for summer spraying?
Andrew Freeth says getting a PWM sprayer set-up right is essential to avoid poor application results, including underdosing. Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 on High rainfall farms in the Southern and Western regions
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the high rainfall regions of Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 on WA’s Low and Mid rainfall farms
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the low and mid rainfall regions of Western Australia. Read More...
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Rapid resistance testing and genomic herbicides
Rapid testing will revolutionise current practice and genomics research will likely lead to next-gen herbicides using RNAi technology. 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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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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Measuring the value of weed control expenses
Chris Davey, WeedSmart's southern extension agronomist, suggests three ways to reassure yourself that a weed control tactic is worthwhile. 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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Investment in holistic weed management pays off
WeedSmart is a catalyst for real on-farm practice change in farm management, crop rotations and chemical use. Read More...
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By-pass mode can extend impact mill life
After two decades of harvest weed seed control, Stewart Wallace swapped his chaff carts for a seed impact mill in 2019. 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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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...
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Mills impact the weed seed bank
Having seen the benefits of harvest weed seed control with an impact mill, Bruce McLean is better prepared for the next big weed blow-out season. Read More...
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Rhys Daniels, Capella Qld
The Daniels run a predominantly summer-cropping program and have many tactics in place to keep their weed numbers down. Read More...
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Winter-planted sorghum and weedy oats
Research shows there are herbicide options available to manage weedy oats in sorghum planted in late winter. Read More...
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Can annual ryegrass be beaten in the Northern region?
Scout paddocks and farm borders for incursions of annual ryegrass and be aware of biosecurity hazards like contract machinery and hay. Read More...
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Does ambient temperature affect herbicide performance?
Applying herbicides outside the optimal temperature range is likely to contribute to a spray failure, even in susceptible populations. Read More...
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Keep clear of paraquat-resistant fleabane
The lack of new broad-spectrum knockdown herbicide options means that we need to be working hard on other management tools. Read More...
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Tackle weeds and herbicide resistance with the Big 6
Nutrien agronomists from across the country share their tips to help control crop weeds using the WeedSmart Big 6 strategy. Read More...
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What is the value of fixed nitrogen for suppressing weeds?
Competition in crops after pulses is a major weed management benefit, and the direct weed control options in pulses have also improved. Read More...
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More crop, fewer weeds at WeedSmart Week Dubbo
With strong, industry-wide backing, WeedSmart consistently promotes practical tactics that help growers to grow more crops and fewer weeds. Read More...
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How can I best tackle sterile oat in Northern region wheat crops?
Control all emerged sterile oat seedlings over two years and prevent seed bank recruitment to eliminate this competitive weed. Read More...
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Make every drop of herbicide count
The WeedSmart Big 6 provides growers and agronomists with key guideline principles to use when making critical decisions about weed control. Read More...
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Plan your attack on the weed seed bank
Here we summarise the key components of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies and the principles that underpin them. Read More...
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How can I make the most of spring planning sessions?
Spring planning sessions are vitally important for growers and agronomists to keep ahead of weeds and herbicide resistance. Read More...
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Reining in FTR with cultivation and competition
Since introducing this strategic cultivation regime, the Daniels have not had a problem managing feathertop Rhodes grass. Read More...
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Resistant ryegrass challenges disc seeding systems
With limited pre-emergence herbicide options registered for use with disc seeders, growers must implement other weed control strategies. Read More...
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How can nozzle choice contribute to herbicide resistance?
Once any other products are added to the water in a tank mix, the resulting spray quality from the nozzles can change dramatically. Read More...
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Power of crop rotation to combat herbicide resistance
It only takes one resistant plant to break an effective herbicide if selection pressure is high, and survivors set seed. Read More...
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Expanded options for spot sprayers
The spread of difficult-to-control weeds into is behind the increasing adoption of optical spot spraying technologies across Australia. Read More...
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How does a local weather data network help growers make spray decisions?
New weather station networks provide growers with real-time, local inversion data to help them avoid spray drift conditions. Read More...
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Michael & Marnie Fels, Wittenoom Hills WA
Narrow rows, stacked rotations and chaff lining at harvest are the central components to the Fels' weed management program. Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 on Mid North, Yorke Peninsula and Lower Eyre Peninsula farms
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the Mid-North, YP and lower EP region of South Australia. Read More...
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Wayne Zeisemer, Bongeen Qld
Wayne Zeisemer tackles hard-to-kill weeds with an optical spot sprayer, residual herbicides, strategic tillage in the fallow and zonal tillage to prepare a weed-free seedbed. Read More...
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Investigating the role of competitive wheat against three northern region weeds
Weed ecology highlights integrated weed management tactics for common sowthistle, Mexican poppy and turnipweed in the northern grains region. Read More...
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We can’t afford to lose older chemistries
The Linklaters used crop rotation to overcome a brome grass infestation to expand their herbicide options. Read More...
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Are we gaining ground against herbicide resistant weeds?
Random weed surveys show an upward trajectory in the percentage of samples with resistance to a suite of common herbicides. Read More...
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Resistant ryegrass found in summer crops and further north than ever
Annual ryegrass is germinating in summer crops and fallows in south-eastern Australia, already carrying resistance to many common herbicides. Read More...
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Simon Burgess, Conara Tasmania
Reconfiguring paddocks for irrigation can bring up many issues related to previous management and land use, including weeds. Read More...
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Stop ryegrass in its tracks: First step is to prevent seed set
Bec and Ash Marshall have seen the benefits of resistance testing and implementing tactics that drive down weed numbers fast. Read More...
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How can I strengthen the pulse phase to combat weeds?
Many herbicide-tolerant pulse varieties are very specific in their tolerance to different active ingredients, even from the same mode of action group. Read More...
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How can I use the WeedSmart Big 6 to keep old chemistry working?
Any herbicide program that relies heavily on one or two herbicide modes of action for a target weed is bound to fail eventually. Read More...
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Nutrien Ag Solutions invests in WeedSmart
WeedSmart values the vital role of agronomists in keeping sustainable herbicide use at the forefront of modern agricultural practice. Read More...
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Caution required when retaining rain-affected seed
To avoid poor germination and low vigour crops, retain seed from fertile paddocks and avoid diseased, sprouted or weather-damaged grain. Read More...
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Michael Nichols, Sisters Creek, Tas
When herbicide resistant annual ryegrass arrived on their farm Michael Nichols knew he needed to prevent a ‘stop farming’ event. Read More...
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Best seed, best establishment, fewer weeds
Sowing large canola seed, regardless of the cultivar, is key to strong early crop growth and the crop’s ability to compete with weeds. Read More...
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How does crop competition support other weed control tactics?
Crop competition is a quiet achiever in weed control that also has a synergistic effect when applied with other tactics. Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 for Mallee farms in NSW, Vic and SA
Get started with the WeedSmart Big 6 tailored for the Mallee region. Read More...
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Can faba bean crops outcompete sowthistle?
Faba bean crops have the potential to significantly curb common sowthistle, a problematic weed with widespread resistance to key herbicides. Read More...
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Can collecting weed seed make me money at harvest?
Setting up your header to minimise grain losses will also maximise weed seed capture a win-win for farm profitability. Read More...
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Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance can save growers thousands of dollars, making the investment of a few hundred in testing very worthwhile. Read More...
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Do coarse nozzles compromise summer spray efficacy?
Select nozzles that deliver the largest spray quality to reduce spray drift and implement measures that don't compromise summer weed control. Read More...
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Herbicide stewardship pioneer named WeedSmart Legend
Kevin Morthorpe (Gentech Pioneer) was recognised for his invaluable role in establishing and promoting herbicide stewardship programs. Read More...
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Stacked tolerance traits rely on diversity for success
Herbicide tolerance technology can not stand alone. It must be protected through proper stewardship and a diverse weed management plan. Read More...
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Velocity resistance flags the value of herbicide resistance testing pre-harvest
High-level resistance to Velocity is confirmed in wild radish. Test survivor weeds this season. Read More...
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How can I gain more spray efficiency?
Filling systems can allow the operator to slow down their ground speed and apply the spray more effectively. Read More...
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Australian grain growers tackle herbicide resistance
Australian grain growers are responding to the challenge of increasing herbicide resistance in weeds through the adoption of IWM practices. Read More...
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How to beat barley grass in two years
Barley grass control requires a two-year, multi-pronged strategy using crop competition, herbicide-tolerant crops and effective in-crop herbicides. Read More...
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Preserving herbicide chemistry long-term
The program is set for WeedSmart Week 2022 in Mildura. You can take advantage of the great value 'early bird' pricing before the end of July to attend this flagship event in the Mallee. Read More...
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How effective is a legume pasture phase for ryegrass control?
A single species pasture legume such as serradella can make a large dent in the seed bank of annual ryegrass and other grass weeds. Read More...
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Maximising the benefits of new pre-em chemistry
New pre-emergent herbicides on the market give growers more options for mixing and rotating modes of action. Read More...
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Tickle those weeds this autumn
An autumn tickle of the weed seed bank can stimulate a flush of weed germination allowing for efficient control of the weed seedlings. Read More...
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Aussie HWSC innovation goes global
When Australian farmers and researchers began using harvest weed seed control, it kick-started a revolution in weed management. Read More...
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Ryegrass is adapted to a wide climatic range
Once considered a winter weed of southern cropping zones of Australia, annual ryegrass is being increasingly observed in more northerly districts and in summer crops in Victoria and South Australia. Read More...
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Warren Treasure, Moonyoonooka WA
Warren Treasure, Geraldton WA has found the iHSD impact mill’s all-in-one weed seed destruction to be a real boon over the last five seasons. Read More...
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Summer weed control in a high input cost year
WeedSmart’s western extension agronomist Peter Newman says yes; spraying summer weeds is one of the greatest returns on investment in modern agriculture – preserving soil nitrogen and moisture reserves for the following crop. Read More...
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Tom Lampe, Narrabri NSW
Tom and Nikki Lampe, Narrabri use livestock to kept weeds at bay in their fallow cropping paddocks and minimise compaction using 'coolers'. Read More...
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I’Anson Family Farms, Marrabel SA
Kym and Katie I’Anson are treating the serious soil constraints on their farms to grow more even crops and squeeze out the weeds. Read More...
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New herbicide helps pulse growers tackle resistant grass weeds
The commercial release of Ultro® (carbetamide) brings a completely different mode of action into the weed control program for pulses. Read More...
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Invest in the weak link crop to avoid weed blow-out
South Australian farmers, Kym and Katie I'Anson, have added multiple tactics to control ryegrass in wheat, their weakest link crop. Variable rate lime, gypsum and seed has increased crop competition and the double knock and impact mill keep the fields clean. Read More...
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Double down on the double break in the high rainfall zone
A long-term trial at Lake Bolac demonstrated the strategies that control ryegrass in high rainfall zone cropping systems. Read More...
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What can I do to control large FTR grass in fallow?
Feathertop Rhodes grass is a major weed in chemical fallows in Australia, and is notoriously hard to kill with glyphosate, but there are other options. Read More...
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Testing informs herbicide choice
Herbicide resistance resistance testing proved useful even on a property where there had been limited use of herbicides. Read More...
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Safe sorghum planting while controlling weeds
Changes to the label use patterns and the launch of a new seed safener product can expand the usefulness of S-metolachlor in sorghum. Read More...
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Can pulse cover crops tackle multi-resistant ryegrass in irrigated systems?
Field pea provides an effective winter fallow clean to manage resistant ryegrass ahead of planting rice or wheat. Read More...
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Can multi-species planting provide effective weed control?
Some crops simply don’t have a competitive edge, but a multi-species planting might offer extra punch to smother weeds. Read More...
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Investigate adverse experiences when using herbicides
Good records and proper investigation can hone in on the cause of unexpected results such as crop injury or poor weed control. Read More...
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Jamie and Susie Grant, Jimbour Qld
Proactive use of automated optical weed detection technology, allows continuous spraying and treating smaller and smaller weeds. Read More...
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Peter and Kylie Bach, Pittsworth Qld
Peter and Kylie Bach are using crops to compete with weeds throughout the year, aiming for 130% utilisation of their cropping land. Read More...
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What can I do at harvest to reduce my future weed burden?
Harvest time is an important opportunity to assess weed burden across the farm and be proactive about driving down the weed seed bank. Read More...
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How can I set up my summer crops to help manage weeds?
It pays to plan ahead to manage weeds in winter fallows destined from summer crops – such as cotton, sorghum, mungbean and sunflower. Read More...
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Chaff carts were made for feeding livestock
Baled chaff collected at harvest as a weed control measure is providing a cheap energy source for sheep in confinement paddocks. Read More...
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Throwing a wide net over mobile weeds
‘Area-wide management’ could reduce the movement of mobile weeds and the herbicide resistance traits they carried in seeds and pollen. Read More...
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What strategies will rein in wild turnip in the northern region?
Wild turnip steals crop yield and requires additional control measures that together cost over $10 million every year across Australia. Read More...
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Advances made in weed recognition technologies
Australian researchers are developing technologies that will deliver ‘green-on-green’ weed recognition and targeted control in-crop. Read More...
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Kicking the herbicide habit
The single cause of herbicide resistance in weeds is selection pressure through herbicide use. Other strategies must be implemented urgently. Read More...
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What’s the benefit of a double paraquat knockdown?
A double paraquat application can be used to great effect to avoid a serious blow-out of glyphosate resistant annual ryegrass. Read More...
Case Study
Elton and Pam Petersen, Moonie Qld
The Petersens have rapidly regained control of glyphosate-resistant summer grasses using automated spot-spraying technology. Read More...
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Don’t sow wild oats
Research shows that stopping seed set for two years could lead to complete control of wild oats in the field. Read More...
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How does ryegrass adapt so readily to farming practices and environmental changes?
Short rotations make it easy for weeds like annual ryegrass to adapt to multiple herbicide modes of action and cutural practices. Read More...
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Remove the fetters from crops and they’ll trample the weeds
Addressing soil constraints, such as low pH (and the associated aluminium toxicity), enables the crop to compete strongly with weeds. Read More...
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Central NSW growers investigate IWM options
Two growers Central NSW growers demonstrated their use of chaff deck systems to manage herbicide resistant ryegrass. Read More...
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What impact does dry seeding have on pre-emergent herbicide efficacy?
When dry seeding, it is essential that the maximum amount of pre-emergent product reaches the soil surface. Read More...
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How can I maximise grass weed control using hybrid canola?
For a competitive canola crop to halve grass weed seed set, use a vigorous variety, robust pre-em herbicide and the best agronomic package. Read More...
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Single family, Coonamble NSW
The Singles gain good weed control year round using crops and fallow in both winter and summer on their farm near Coonamble. Read More...
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How can I ensure my complex tank mix is compatible and will spray out?
Having many products in a tank mix, makes it increasingly difficult to prevent adverse chemical reactions from occurring in the ‘brew’. Read More...
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Kurt Mayne, Rolleston Qld
Kurt Mayne is impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of an optical sprayer to their weed control program. Read More...
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Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds
Glyphosate resistance can, and does, quietly build up in a wide variety of weed species growing in non-production areas, like fencelines. Read More...
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Messina family, Mullewa WA
Weed-identifying cameras are allowing for real-time weed detection and tailored herbicide application in-crop. Read More...
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What are the best herbicide mixing strategies for winter crops?
There is strong scientific evidence for the value of mixing pre-emergent herbicides, provided all the necessary precautions are met. Read More...
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Make seedbank management your priority this year
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Jason Rogers, Moree NSW
Keeping weed numbers down, managing patches and minimising weed seed set has been a high priority for Jason Rogers, Moree. Read More...
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Resistance amplifies glyphosate + 2,4-D tank mix survival rate
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WeedSmart agronomist set to tackle high rainfall zone weeds
Applying the Big 6 to high rainfall zones systems. Read More...
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Weaponise sorghum crops to take out FTR and ABG
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Run down the summer grass seedbank in mungbeans
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Cover crops can swamp fallow weeds
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Hit your target when spraying
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Keeping glyphosate resistance rare
WeedSmart is now the home to key information from Australian Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group (AGSWG). AGSWG was oringally was set up under the CRC for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) to bring together commercial and research expertise from around the country with a determination to ‘keep glyphosate resistance rare’. Read More...
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When the wind drops, stop spraying
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What alternatives are there for desiccation and crop topping?
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How can I be certain that herbicide residues in the soil have fully degraded at planting?
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Andrew Kenny, Badgingarra WA
Andrew and Gina Kenny (Badgingarra, WA) use an integrated program of crop rotation, mouldboard ploughing, grazing and chaff lining to keep their weed numbers low. Read More...
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Mat Freeman, Walkaway WA
While fixing the constraints associated with non-wetting sands is the primary reason for mouldboard ploughing, there is also a weed control benefit. Read More...
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More lambs, less weeds in sheep containment systems
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What’s next in controlling herbicide resistant broadleaf weeds?
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Stacking the odds against awnless barnyard grass
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Crop competition – give your crops the edge
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Harvest tips, crop topping + trifluralin resistance
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Crop topping, using Sharpen & getting ready for harvest
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Spray drift & crop competition
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Post emergent herbicides
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Increase pre-em efficacy through a mix and rotate strategy
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Alternative second knock herbicides for broadleaf weeds in fallow
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Rising significance of resistant barley grass
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Is HWSC useful against weeds that shed seeds early?
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Long-time advocate joins the WeedSmart team
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Taking a single shot at weeds
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Throwing the Big 6 at weeds in South Australia
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Crop competition halves weed seed numbers
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Understanding weed competitive traits in barley
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How can I maximise the weed control value of my crop rotation?
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Maximising the weed control value of my crop rotation
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Andrew & Jocie Bate, Gindie Qld
A desire to alleviate compaction on their farm is the driving force behind Andrew and Jocie Bate's agtech venture into robotics. Read More...
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Harvest weed seed control in a nutshell
There are six HWSC systems currently being used on Australian farms and they have all been developed by farmers. Read More...
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Quick, test your winter weed escapes
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Tackling ryegrass in Tasmania’s high rainfall zone
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What are the ‘mix and rotate’ options for in-crop herbicides?
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Keeping a lid on weeds growing in your crops
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Extent of herbicide resistance in summer weeds revealed
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Is poor weed control due to herbicide resistance?
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Calculating the cost of HWSC for your farm
Growers and advisors can use this interactive spreadsheet to compare the costs of the available HWSC tools, using data and costings from their own farms. Read More...
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Beefwood Farms, Moree NSW
Glenn Coughran has used optical sprayers as the foundation of a rejuvenated weed control program over the last 14 years. Read More...
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Kwinana East HWSC growers, WA
Harvest weed seed control relies on having the weed seed enter the front of the header, but this is more difficult to achieve in low biomass crops. Read More...
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Does delayed sowing help manage weed populations?
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Stephen and Michelle Hatty, Matong NSW
The Hatty family uses a double break crop sequence strategy of a pulse then canola, followed by wheat then barley to put firm downward pressure on the weed seed bank. Read More...
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Day family, Lockhart NSW
Mark Day and his brother Steven run a highly efficient cropping rotation on their family farm at Lockhart, NSW. Read More...
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Mark Branson, Stockport SA
Since 2017, precision agriculture enthusiast Mark Branson has been hunting herbicide resistant weeds using a DJI Phantom drone. Read More...
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Get the best results using pre-emergent herbicides
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Interest in cover crops continues to grow
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Esperance growers using chaff decks and chaff lining
Ten growers who have adopted either chaff lining or chaff tramlining to help manage weeds provide insights into their experience. Read More...
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FTR grass demands attention to stop seed set
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Does pre-emergent herbicides help combat alphabet-resistant ryegrass?
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Weed management programs for pigeonpea
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2019 Top 5 WeedSmart experts, bulletins and podcasts
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Weed detection and site-specific control update
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Implementing ‘mix and rotate’ strategy to combat herbicide resistance
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Implementing the ‘mix and rotate’ strategy to combat herbicide resistance
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Big 6 winter – 4. Crop competition
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Big 6 winter – 3. Double-knock to protect glyphosate
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Big 6 winter – 2. Mix and rotate herbicide MOA
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Big 6 winter – 1. Rotate crops and pastures
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Trends in HWSC – the days of doing nothing are over
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What do vineyards and fencelines have in common?
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Tim Rethus, Horsham Vic
Wimmera grower Tim Rethus and his family are taking an integrated approach to the weed management with a strong focus on weed-free crops. Read More...
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And then there were three – impact mills on the market
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What’s the best way to out-compete resistant annual ryegrass in cereals?
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The best way to out-compete resistant annual ryegrass in cereals
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How can I avoid getting stuck in an imi herbicide cycle?
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Stepping into chaff lining
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No water, just weeds? Managing weeds in irrigation channels
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Spring into action with fallow residuals
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How to manage annual ryegrass in chickpea crops
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CQ grain growers endorse WeedSmart Big 6
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Birchip grain growers endorse WeedSmart Big 6
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What’s the latest in optical sprayer technology?
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Never cut the herbicide application rate
Reducing the application rate of herbicides increases a weed's ability to evolve resistance. Any saving in chemical costs is significantly outweighed by the risk of the low dose causing faster herbicide resistance evolution. Read More...
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Spray well – correct nozzles, adjuvants and water rates
Effective spray application ensures highest efficacy for the product, gaining best possible weed kill and reducing the number of survivors. Read More...
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Paired-rows give entry level crop competition
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Quantifying the effect of paired-row systems on weeds and crop
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Clean borders – avoid evolving resistance on the fenceline
Herbicide resistance is frequently identified first along borders such as fencelines, roadways and around farm infrastructure. Read More...
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Clean seed – don’t seed resistant weeds
Planting clean seed avoids the risk of spreading herbicide resistance and ensures the crop gets a head start on the weeds. Read More...
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Growers set to ‘Diversify and Disrupt’ weeds in the Wimmera
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3-step implementation of the ‘strip and disc’ system
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Is mechanical site-specific weed control a fallow management option?
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Is sunlight breaking down herbicides for dry sowing?
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Does chaff in a chaff line suppress weeds?
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Managing the risk of using residual herbicides and disc seeders in winter crops
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Robotics opens up more non-herbicide options
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Vertical iHSD maintains the brand’s 98% weed kill rate
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New online course de-mystifies pre-em herbicide use
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Stacking the Big 6 in a strip and disc system
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Is rapid, on-farm herbicide resistance testing possible?
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Does diversity help with weed control and herbicide resistance?
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Early identification allows more effective weed control
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Diversity extends herbicide ‘life’ in triple-stacked cotton
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Chris Reichstein, Esperance WA
Glyphosate resistance can be beaten – but it’s better to avoid it in the first place. Read More...
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Early weed control pays dividends
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Creating stiff competition against summer weeds
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Reducing the glyphosate resistant weed seeds in cotton fields
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How do you manage summer weeds without spraying at night?
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How does renovating non-wetting sands help weed control?
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Using your harvester to destroy weed seeds
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Trevor Syme, Bolgart WA
Trevor and Renae Syme are throwing everything they’ve got at revamping non-wetting sands and driving down weed numbers on their property at Bolgart, WA. Read More...
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Lance Wise, Bowenville, Qld
An optical sprayer and disc chain combination has proved to be very effective in keeping weed numbers low on the Wise family farm at Bowenville, on Queensland’s northern Darling Downs. Read More...
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How can I get the most bang from crop-topping canola?
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Confirmed resistance to the double-knock tactic in tall fleabane
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Is harvest weed seed control a real option for managing northern region weeds?
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Is weed seed control an option for managing northern region weeds?
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How to regain control of herbicide resistant sowthistle?
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Bruce family, Alford SA
Harvest weed seed control helps bring down grass weed numbers in the Bruce brothers' continuous cropping business. Read More...
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Edwards family, Port Broughton SA
Pete Edwards is doing everything in his power to stop herbicide resistance in brome grass and wild radish. Read More...
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Getting the edge on brome grass on non-wetting soils
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Can sheep turn weed seeds and chaff into cash?
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Going for the Big 6 on Yorke Peninsula farms
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Winter pulses can compete, even without herbicide
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What is the critical period for weed control?
Once a crop has passed the critical period for weed control, the crop should out-compete any new weed germinations. Read More...
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Weed control is a package deal in SA Mid North
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Case Study
Kevin Simon, Halbury SA
Farming in the medium rainfall district of Halbury and Salter Springs SA, Kevin Simon trialled chaff lining for the first time in the 2017 harvest. Read More...
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Diversity – it’s importance in the battle with herbicide resistance
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Value in sponsoring herbicide stewardship program
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Webinar: Pre-ems provide punch to prevent weeds
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The best ways to control herbicide resistant wild oats
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Bach family, Pittsworth Qld
In 1980 the Bach family of Toowoomba diversified their farming operation to include a commercial grain storage and handling facility. Read More...
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Warwick & Di Holding, Yerong Creek NSW
The Holdings invested in two EMAR chaff decks designed to place weed seed-laden chaff from the harvester onto permanent wheel tracks Read More...
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3-year strategy for sustainable brome grass management
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Is it possible to apply additional competition to inter-row weeds?
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Cleave Rogan, St George Qld
The Rogans have implemented an integrated weed management plan with an emphasis on beginning every cropping season with very clean paddocks. Read More...
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Resistance testing informs herbicide use plans
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Using IWM to keep one step ahead of resistance
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Adjuvants’ role in combatting herbicide resistance
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Weed control program has expanded crop choices
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Efficient herbicide use pays off
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Is one-time tillage a weed control option in a no-till farming system?
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Brendan Swaffer, Clermont Qld
Brendan and Jody Swaffer reintroduced tillage to their zero till controlled traffic farming system to manage weedy patches, primarily feathertop Rhodes grass. Read More...
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Getting weeds early is key
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Diverse approach to feathertop Rhodes grass control
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Planned approach to rotations helps manage weeds
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Are you going spraying or killing weeds?
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Darren Jensen, Biloela Qld
One of the major benefits to come from hosting research trials is that the results relate exactly to your environment and farming system. Read More...
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Giving summer legumes the competitive edge
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Using pasture phases to beat herbicide resistant weeds
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How does mixing herbicide MOAs buy more shots?
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SwarmFarm: Targeting small weeds all year
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Neek Morawitz, Comet Qld
Neek Morawitz's herbicide and crop program aims to keep weed numbers low to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance. Read More...
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Beating multi-resistant weeds in the Northern region
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Taking the competition to the weeds
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John Stevenson, Lockhart NSW
At Warakirri Cropping Trusts’ ‘Orange Park’, manager John Stevenson has set up a crop rotation that is profitable and able to combat herbicide resistance in weeds. Read More...
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Stewardship of synthetic auxin herbicides
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Surveys highlight the cross-resistance to herbicides
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Aaron McDonald, Horsham Vic
Hay production is a central component of Aaron McDonald’s mixed farming operation and is helping to keep herbicide resistance in weeds at bay. Read More...
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Setting up harvesters to capture weed seed in the chaff
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Spray out low yield potential crops now or crop top later?
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Can I retain stubble and keep weeds under control?
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Eagle family, Horsham
Sam and Emily Eagle say their livestock and cropping activities complement each other, keeping their pastures and crops performing at their best. Read More...
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Paul Slack, Moree NSW
Dryland cotton and grain grower Paul Slack and his agronomist Tony Lockrey have been working on crop rotation options to deal with herbicide resistance in weeds. Read More...
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Zero row spacing could take crop competition to a new level
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Controlling glyphosate-resistant grass in irrigated cotton
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Paired rows take off on Twitter
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Testing for weed susceptibility to herbicide pays off
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Clemson family, Ardlethan NSW
The re-introduction of livestock to Wongajong started in 2010 when the Clemsons bought 300 steers to make use of a frosted wheat crop. Read More...
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Delay spraying stressed weeds after rain
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How chaff lining works
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Ranking paddocks for weed expenditure in a dry year
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Pulses to attack weeds on many fronts
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Strip grazing cattle to manage weeds
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Making pre-em herbicides work in high stubble
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Using fodder crops to manage resistant weeds?
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Satellite imagery to detect and monitor weeds
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Case Study
Daniel Fox, Marrar NSW
Marrar farmer Daniel Fox is chasing higher yields across his 2100 ha cropping program while also driving down weed seed numbers. Read More...
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BYGUM: Barnyard grass management for cotton growers
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Don’t start mixing until the water quality is right
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Case Study
Ben and Emily Webb – Kojonup, WA
Ben is still using a chaff cart for harvest weed seed control but he now burns the chaff heaps after they have been grazed. Read More...
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How can I avoid sub-lethal dosing when spraying weeds?
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Case Study
Gary Lang – Wickepin, WA
Sowing early also means the Langs can make use of trifluralin to provide pre-emergent weed control until the crop canopy closes. Read More...
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Spray small multi-resistant wild radish twice
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Does soil pH affect weed management?
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Multi-resistance is game changing for herbicide tolerant crops
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Management of herbicide resistant weeds on fencelines
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Case Study
Curry family – Junee, NSW
A desire to minimise the build-up of herbicide-resistant weeds on their Junee property in southern NSW is a driving force behind the Curry family farming operation. Read More...
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Resistance risk to eliminate herbicides on irrigated farms
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Insecticide shown to reverse metabolic herbicide resistance
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Case Study
Karl Raszyk & Robert Hughes, Scaddan WA
Karl Raszyk saw potential in the chaff tramlining system to help manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Read More...
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Dealing with a feathertop Rhodes grass problem?
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Article
RIM analysis – Michael and Marnie Fels, WA
Mic and Marnie Fels used RIM to test the sustainability of a double stacked crop rotation + harvest weed seed control system. Read More...
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Hybrid canola out-competes weeds
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Ramp up the competition in summer crops
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Case Study
Kohlhagen Family, NSW
The Kohlhagens have developed and implemented a comprehensive weed management program for their 100 per cent cropping operation in southern NSW. Read More...
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Protecting knock-down herbicide options
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Robert Gollasch, NSW
Narrow windrow burning to destroy weed seed has been widely accepted as a useful tool, however there are risks and it can be time-consuming. Read More...
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What are the year-round options for sowthistle control?
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Acting early pays off in the war on weeds
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What are the herbicide options for the summer fallow?
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‘Can herbicide affect weed seed dormancy and viability?’
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Non-herbicide weed control in the Northern region
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Kohlhagen family is keeping weed numbers low
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Why look for summer weeds in spring?
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IMI-tolerant crops – use sparingly and to best effect
Since the Clearfield technology was commercialised in 1992, plant breeders have developed the range of imi-tolerant summer and winter crops. Read More...
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Growers response to increasing herbicide resistance?
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Windrow to collect early shedding weed seed
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Can ‘survivor’ weeds still be susceptible to glyphosate?
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How can I respond to emerging weed threats?
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Why consider sowing east-west?
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Controlling herbicide resistant ryegrass in canola crops?
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Dry sow clean paddocks first
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The safest way to manage pre-em herbicides at seeding?
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Making clean seed your business
Grading and cleaning seed for planting removes weed seeds and selects the largest seeds with high vigour to out-compete weeds next season. Read More...
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How to improve pre-em herbicide efficacy in high stubble situations?
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Improving pre-emergent herbicide efficacy in high stubble situations
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Herbicide resistant crops becoming weeds in the bush/along roadsides
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Fleabane control in the south and west
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Do canola biotypes have allelopathic effects on weeds?
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It’s time for a Glyphosate Intervention
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Case Study
Mark Sandow, SA
Herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass has been an ongoing challenge for grain producers in the Mintaro area of South Australia since the 1980s. Read More...
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Using tank mixes to extend herbicide ‘life’
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Herbicide resistant wild radish in central NSW
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Getting weed seed into the header’s chaff stream
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How can summer crops help drive down weed seed numbers?
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Using technology to put pressure on weeds
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Is barnyard grass the next threat to cotton?
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Case Study
Andrew Boultbee, WA
Instead of burning the chaff, Andrew and Marjorie use the chaff heaps as a feed resource for their sheep over summer. Read More...
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Herbicide tolerant summer cropping choices
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Moisture and nitrogen is wasted on weeds in summer
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Dual trait herbicide tolerance extends IWM options
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Crop competition — give your crops the edge
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Case Study
Colin McAlpine, WA
Colin has thrown everything he can at reducing the weed burden on his farm while taking all precautions to protect the available herbicide modes of action. Read More...
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Control ‘summer weeds’ like fleabane in winter and spring
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Is crop rotation an economic option for managing weeds?
Adding a broadleaf break crop to the cropping sequence helps keep wheat profitable in a sustainable cropping system. Read More...
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Can we grow broadleaf crops without clethodim?
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Greg Martin, VIC
Greg Martin believes resistance had evolved due to a lack in rotation of chemical groups and not enough importance given to controlling survivors. Read More...
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How to protect herbicide tolerance technologies in crops
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Grant Wilson, VIC
The Wilson’s use a conservative rotation with up to one-third of the farm under vetch or fallow at any one time. Read More...
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Pre-em herbicides for grass weed control in break crops
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What are weeds costing the grains industry?
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Which harvest weed seed control tool is right for you?
Our harvest weed seed control special edition e-news was included in a recent GRDC Weed Alerts email. Read More...
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Silverleaf nightshade can be beaten
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Options for crop topping canola
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What makes harvest weed seed control more efficient?
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Narrow row spacing: is it worth going back?
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How can I use a mechanical tactic as a second knock?
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Gearing up to use pre-emergent herbicides
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How can I get the best bang for my buck with a double knock?
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Will longer crop rotations really help manage weeds?
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What herbicides still work?
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Can planting a tight crop improve weed control?
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Managing barnyard grass in summer crops and fallow
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Choose highly competitive canola
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S09E06: Pre-emergent options and a resistance update
Bevan Addison from Adama talks pre-em options including Tenet and Ultro, and Mechelle Owen gives the latest on herbicide resistance surveys. Read More...
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S09E05: Regional Update – Cameron Jenkin, Farm Manager, Pindar, WA
Cameron Jenkin is farm manager for the Flannagan's, who have recently been using Alfie, an automated robot, to spot spray. Read More...
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S09E04: Management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds
Dr Chris Preston and agronomist David Strahorn talk about the current state and strategies of glyphosate resistance. Read More...
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S09E03: Regional Update – James Kearines, Agronomist & Grower, Lake Cargelligo, NSW
James Kearines talks rainfall, frost, and how he's tackling weed control in the central NSW. Read More...
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S09E02: Spot spray technology – advantages and challenges of the latest equipment
Two growers share their experiences with the latest spot spray tech. Read More...
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S9E01: Regional Update – Matt Elliot, Grower & Agronomist, Nandaly, Vic
This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and agronomist Matt Elliott. Read More...
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S08E23: Wrapping up the 2023 season with a look at weed control across the country
In this podcast the WeedSmart extension agronomists talk about the weed control tactics that have proved most beneficial in 2023. Read More...
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S8E22: Regional Update – Katrina Swift, Grower, Parkes, NSW
This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower Treen Swift who tells us how having 13 crop options available helps her family manage weed and insect pressure. Read More...
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S08E21: Diverse crop rotations to drive profit and sustainability
In this podcast we talk to two CSIRO scientists about the value of diverse cropping rotations in the northern and southern cropping regions. 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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S08E18: What’s better out of hybrid and open-pollinated canola?
In this podcast, we’re talking about hybrid canola and how it might benefit your farming system. Read More...
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S08E17: Regional Update – Lance Turner, Grower, East Pingelly, WA
East Pingelly grain grower Lance Turner shares how a few mistakes can lead to a ryegrass weed blowout. Read More...
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S08E16: Enemy number one was ryegrass at Dubbo WeedSmart Week
In this podcast, we hear about the key messages shared by presenters and panel members at WeedSmart Week Dubbo. Read More...
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S08E15: Regional Update – Jason Coleman, Grower, Temora, NSW
Temora grower, Jason Coleman, joins us on the podcast today to give a recap on his experience at WeedSmart Week Dubbo. Read More...
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S08E14: How to deal with resistant ryegrass incursions and an update on the Single Shot
This episode looks at dealing with resistant ryegrass and we get an update on Single Agriculture's Single Shot drone mapping technology. Read More...
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S08E13: Regional Update – Don Sampson, Central Queensland
In this podcast, we hear from Central Queensland grower Don Sampson about how he uses a blade plough to reduce his weed burden. Read More...
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S08E12: Sheep as a strategic weed control tool and Dubbo WeedSmart Week preview
Sheep are being used as a strategic weed control tool on the Western Plains in NSW. This, as well as many other weed control tactics will be presented on at WeedSmart Week Dubbo. Read More...
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S08E11: Regional Update – Sandon Knipe, Grower, Spencers Brook, WA
For this Western Regional Update, we caught up with grower Sandon Knipe who runs a mixed farming enterprise in WA's Avon Valley about his move from chaff carts to a Seed Terminator and more. Read More...
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S08E10: Growers explain how they spray strategically and effectively
Spraying strategically involves getting the fundamentals right. Two growers explain their approach in this podcast. Read More...
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S08E09: Regional Update – Russell Zwar, Grower, Wirrabara, SA
An opportunity for a double knock has been few and far between for growers in the region surrounding Wirrabara in South Australia. Russell Zwar is grower in this area an shares his experience. Read More...
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S08E08: Autumn knockdown update with Mark Congreve
In this podcast, we talk about getting the most out of your autumn knockdowns with ICAN's Mark Congreve. Read More...
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S08E07: Regional Update – Peter Galea, Grower, Emerald, Qld
This month on the Regional Update, we head to the Northern Region to chat with cotton and grains grower, Peter Galea, who is based just north of Emerald. Read More...
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S08E06: Glyphosate resistance update and tips on pre-em herbicide use
On this podcast WA grower Greg Curnow talks about how he tackled glyphosate resistant ryegrass Dr Chris Preston provides tips on pre-emergent herbicide use. Read More...
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S08E05: Regional Update – Tim Trezise, Agronomist, Frankland River, WA
Frankland River agronomist, Tim Trezise explains why there has been an increase in canola crops in his region on the Regional Update podcast. Read More...
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S08E04: Strip tillage benefits and farm biosecurity insights from Dalby WeedSmart Week presenters
In this episode, we focus on the Northern Region, as we get insights into two of our WeedSmart Week Dalby presenter's farming systems. Read More...
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S08E03: Regional Update – Mark Habner, Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, SA
On this Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, Mark Habner about the increased update of weed seed impact mills in his region. Read More...
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S08E02: Harvest recap across the regions
For our first main episode back, we hear from our extension agronomists on how harvest went across the regions. Read More...
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S08E01: Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby Preview
In this podcast, we catch up with WeedSmart Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh and grower Jordan Anderson on what to expect at WeedSmart Week Dalby. Read More...
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S07E23: Dealing with a wet harvest
In this episode, we catch-up with an expert from each cropping region in the eastern states to get insights on dealing with a wet harvest. Read More...
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S07E22: Regional Update – Marty Chandler, Nutrien Agronomist, Lower EP
Nutrien Cummins Ag Agronomist, Marty Chandler, provides an overview on how harvest is playing out for those on the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Read More...
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S07E21: Innovation in selective spray technology opening up growers’ options
On this podcast episode, we welcome our latest WeedSmart Partner, Hardi! We catch up with Hardi Innovation Manager, Heath Thompson to discuss the partnership and their selective spray technology, GeoSelect. Read More...
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S07E20: Regional Update – Jake Hamilton, Farmer, Condamine, QLD
Condamine Farmer, Jake Hamilton, joins us to talk about how he uses residuals and also his involvement in upcoming WeedSmart Week Dalby. Read More...
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S07E19: Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest
Stopping weed seed set with crop topping is critical to prevent weeds coming back with a vengeance next year. Listen to this podcast for tips on your region. Read More...
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S07E18: Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA
Farmer Karl Suckling explains his soil amelioration project in this podcast, which has been successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. Read More...
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S07E17: Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap
Professor Chris Preston talks about what growers should consider when planting the new Titan AX Barley variety on this podcast episode and we get a recap on WeedSmart Week Mildura. Read More...
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S07E16: Regional Update – Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium, SA
Adam Morgan joins us on the podcast this week. He farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended WeedSmart Week Mildura. He shares his experience of the event and how he's controlling weeds on his farm. Read More...
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S07E15: Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle
Dr Michael Widderick explains what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Read More...
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S07E14: Regional Update – Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist
Ryegrass is now unfortunately in the Northern region. Our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, provides an update. Read More...
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S07E13: Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura
In this podcast episode, we hear from some of the presenters for WeedSmart Week Mildura, as well as learn about the weed issues in the Mallee. Read More...
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S07E12: Regional Update – Phil Smyth, Agronomist, Coorow, WA
Nutrien Agronomist Phil Smyth joins us on the Regional Update this week. Phil is based in Coorow, Western Australia and farmers in his region have had a good start to the season this year. Read More...
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S07E11: Dealing with stress on the farm and resistance testing wins
Owen Catto from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative joins us to share some tips on dealing with stress and we hear from Tim Boyes on resistance testing wins. Read More...
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S07E10: Regional Update – Giles Kearsley, Agronomist, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Giles provides an update on how floods in January have impacted growers and an overview on how pre-emergent herbicides have performed. Read More...
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S07E09: How smart phase farming can increase yield and a resistance status update
On this podcast, find out about the benefits of smart phase farming and we also get a resistance status update. Read More...
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S07E08: Regional Update – Sam Simons, Agronomist, Moree, NSW
Moree agronomist, Sam Simons joins us on this Regional Update. Milk thistle is becoming a problematic weed for locals and they'll need to be mindful of it going forward. Read More...
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S07E07: Competitive and profitable crops from fixing sub-soil acidity
Using soil amelioration to fix sub-soil acidity can lead to huge yield and profit gains. Read More...
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S07E06: Regional Update – Lance Turner, Farmer, East Pingelly, WA
East Pingelly grain farmer Lance Turner joins us on the Regional Update podcast and says it's a great time to consider a double knock. Read More...
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S07E05: Adapting spray tactics from summer to autumn pays off
On this edition of the podcast, we’re focusing on getting spraying right. As we move from Summer to Autumn, it’s a good time to consider what spray practices are being implemented and to consider what practical changes might be worthwhile. Read More...
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S07E04: Regional Update – Jeshua Smith, Agronomist, Young, NSW
Farmers in Young have been dealing with an influx of ryegrass due to increase summer rain. We talk about how to get on top of this weed, as well as get a general overview of what to be considering at the moment when it comes to weed control. Growmore Agronomy Services Agronomist, Jeshua Smith, who is based in Young, NSW, joins us to explain what's going on in his patch. Read More...
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S07E03: Longer coleoptile wheat protects seedlings from herbicide damage
Wheat with a longer coleoptile offers some unique crop protection benefits. A weeds trial, which shows a triple threat strategy rather than traditional methods, could produce the best weed control results in the Southern region. Read More...
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S07E02: Farmers facing price and supply crunch to kill weeds
We discuss the stewardship around Adama's new pre-emergent herbicide, Ultro, and comment on the ongoing supply issues of herbicides and fertilisers. Read More...
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S07E01: Controlling weeds in the Liverpool Plains after widespread flooding
The WeedSmart Podcast is back! This is our first episode of 2022. This podcast is a Regional update with Jim Hunt who is an Agronomist with Hunt Ag Solutions in Gunnedah, NSW. Read More...
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S06E41: Diverse rotations rock – good for profit, weeds and nitrogen!
This is our last podcast of 2021, so thank you for joining us! On this episode we're focusing on diverse crop rotations and dealing with resistance. We hope there’s some helpful tips for you to take away. Read More...
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S06E40: Regional Update – Bernie Quade, Agronomist, Wyalkatchem, WA
In this Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Agronomist, Bernie Quade who is based in Wyalkatchem, Western Australia. Read More...
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S06E39: Getting residual herbicides right after harvest
We discuss how to best use residual herbicides after harvest, how using an optical spray can maximise your use of residual herbicides, and crop topping. Read More...
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S06E38: Regional Update – Jana Dixon, WeedSmart HRZ Extension Agronomist, Clare, SA
This is our last Southern Regional Update for the year! Our WeedSmart High Rainfall Zone Agronomist, Jana Dixon, joins us to provide a regional update on Clare, South Australia and surrounds.
We also chat about what growers need to think about when it comes to planning around potential chemical shortages. Read More...
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S06E37: Controlling late season weeds and driving down the weed seedbank
After couple of good years of rain in the Southern Region, weeds like ryegrass are popping up through the crop. So how do we deal with them? Read More...
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S06E36: Regional Update – Peter McKenzie, Agronomist, Quirindi, NSW
In this episode of the Regional Update, we're heading to the Northern Region to catch up with Peter McKenzie, who is Principal Agronomist and Director at Agricultural Consulting & Extension Services. Read More...
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S06E35: How giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control
On this edition of the podcast, we’re looking at how giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control with Shane Kelly from Kelly Tillage. Read More...
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S06E34: Regional Update – Alex Davies, Farmer, York, WA
We head to the Western Region and catch up with York farmer, Alex Davies. Alex has a continuous cropping farming system and also runs sheep. Read More...
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S06E33: Why crop topping is a great tool to prevent weed seed set
It's hard to believe that harvest is just around the corner! In light of this fast approaching reality, we wanted to talk about crop topping and spray topping. Read More...
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S06E32: Regional Update – Angus Dalgliesh, Agronomist, Dalby, Qld
Angus Dalgliesh, agronomist with Nutrien Ag Solutions talks about northern weed control solutions. Read More...
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S06E31: Grazing resistant ryegrass key to weed control success for Scholz family
Murray and Emma Scholz are having a real win with grazing to keep ryegrass at bay. Peter Boutsalis provides an update on clethodim resistance and shares some practical tips on how to keep on top of ryegrass. Read More...
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S06E30: Regional Update – Daniel Birch, Catalina Farms, Coorow
Daniel Birch who is based near Coorow in Western Australia’s mid-west joins us on the Regional Update in this episode. Daniel recently took part in a resistance survey conducted by Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative Researcher, Dr Roberto Busi. I caught up with Dan at the resistance workshop Roberto held in Dalwallinu a few weeks ago. Read More...
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S06E29: Spray camera technology proves popular for Esperance farmers & Epivio C explainer
WeedSmart Week Esperance was a great success, so in this episode we provide recap on how it went. We also be hear from Sean Roberts from Syngenta on their new sorghum seed safener Epivio C. Read More...
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S06E28: Regional Update – Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist
Our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul MacIntosh joins us for this Regional Update to remind us what's important to be thinking about in the North at the moment. Read More...
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S06E27: Soil amelioration changed the game for Esperance farming family
On this podcast, we hear from Beaumont farmers, Phil Longmire, and son Tom. Tom explains how boundary mapping and soil amelioration were game-changing decisions for their farm. Read More...
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S06E26: Regional Update – Greg Warren, Agronomist, Esperance, WA
In this edition of the Regional Update, we're catching up with Farm and General Agronomist, Greg Warren. Read More...
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S06E25: With a 450,000 ha cotton crop predicted, getting weed control right counts
On this podcast, we chat to the Northern Grower Alliance CEO, Richard Daniel about some surprising survey results on optical spraying. Read More...
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S06E24: Regional Update – Chris Davey, WeedSmart Southern Extension Agronomist
In this episode of the Regional Update, we catch up with our Southern Extension Agronomist, Chris Davey. Read More...
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S06E23: Farmers can now help improve green on green technology
On this edition of the podcast, we're looking at how farmers can now actively become citizen scientists by improving weed recognition for machine learning. Read More...
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S06E22: Regional Update – Andrew Ruhle, Farmer, Darling Downs
On this edition of the Regional Update, we catch up with Darling Downs and Western Downs grower, Andrew Ruhle. Read More...
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S06E21: How soil amelioration saved the day for Warakirri’s Condingup enterprise
Find out soil amelioration saved the day for Warakirri's Condingup farm manager, Con Murphy in this podcast. Read More...
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S06E20: Regional Update – Adrian Perks, Farmer, Esperance, WA
In this Regional Update, we catch up with Adrian Perks, who is based in Condingup in WA, 70 kilometres north east of Esperance. Read More...
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S06E19: Weed seed impact mill update with Ben White and farmer case studies
On this edition of the podcast, we’re doing our annual overview of how weed seed impact mills performed over harvest. Read More...
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S06E18: Regional Update – James Challis, Agronomist, Echuca, Victoria
On this Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Agronomist, James Challis from Echuca, Victoria. Read More...
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S06E17: Group G tips and lucerne as a fence line weed control tool
We've got new info on Group Gs and nitrogen placement. Also, have you thought about growing a crop to compete with weeds in non-cropped areas? Read More...
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S06E16: Regional Update – Tim Bartimote, LLS NSW
Tim has been working on a chaff decking paddock demonstration project which has GRDC investment. He provides an overview in this podcast. Read More...
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S06E15: Why chaff decks are a great option for harvest weed seed control
Chaff decks have been a mainstay in the harvest weed seed control space for a number of years, but with weed seed impact mills starting to increase in market share in this space, where will the chaff deck fit? Read More...
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S06E14: Regional Update – Catherine Borger and Ben Whisson, WA
Barley grass control has been put under the microscope in a 3-year GRDC funded Barley Grass Project. Learn more in this podcast. Read More...
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S06E13: Benefits of continuous spraying when weeds are small and Terrad’or explainer
On this podcast we look at good spraying practice with WA farmer Tim Critch learn about Nufarm's new Group G herbicide, Terrad'or. Read More...
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S06E12: Regional Update – Craig Davis, Agronomist, South Australia
With many parts of South Australia experiencing a dry start, independent Agronomist, Craig Davis talks to us about the challenges with controlling weeds and volunteer crops in his patch. Read More...
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S06E11: Lupins will benefit from new addition of Reflex in weed control tool kit
In this episode we get the details on the stewardship of Syngenta's new product, Reflex. With so many new products hitting the market and plenty more in the pipeline, it’s beneficial to find out the details about these new products and how they might fit into farming systems. Read More...
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S06E10: New green-on-green autonomous spraying technology overview
Goldacres technical guru, David Tuppen talks to us about the latest innovations in spray technology. Read More...
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S06E09: Regional Update – Brent Pritchard, Agronomist, Albany, WA
In this Regional Update podcast episode, Farmanco agronomist Brent Pritchard provides strategies on fence line weed management. Read More...
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S06E08: Innovative northern grower shares wins and Roundup Ready Xtend stewardship
Hear from Northern Grower Bruce Watson on his weed control wins and learn about the stewardship of Bayer's Xtend technology. Read More...
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S06E07: Regional Update – Craig Drum, Tatyoon, Victoria
Victorian grower and agronomist Craig Drum is in the high rainfall zone and provides some tips on dealing with the pressures of killing annual ryegrass in the region. Read More...
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S06E06: Innovative southern growers share their wins in controlling weeds
In this episode, you'll hear from innovative farmers on how they're approaching weed control at their place, using the Big 6. Read More...
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S06E05: Regional Update – Paul MacIntosh, Northern Region
Our WeedSmart Extension Agronomist, Paul MacIntosh provides a great overview of what's happening in his region. Read More...
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S06E04: Narrower sorghum rows can halve weed seed production
Dr Michael Widderick joins us to explain research which found that narrower row spacing in sorghum leads fewer weeds. Read More...
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S06E03: Regional Update – Nick McKenna, Geraldton, WA
Planfarm Agronomist, Nick McKenna joins us to give an overview of how harvest went for his region in and around the Geraldton area. Read More...
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S06E02: Upwards of 90% weed seed burial with some soil amelioration approaches
Research Scientist, Dr Stephen Davies, joins us to explain what’s involved with soil amelioration and the benefits of this approach in this podcast. Read More...
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S06E01: Regional Update – Chris Toohey, Albury, NSW
Southern Region Elders Agronomist Chris Toohey joins us to give an update on his region. Chris is based in Albury, New South Wales. Read More...
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S05E50: Green on green technology ready to hit the market
In this podcast, we’re joined by Bilberry CEO, Guillaume Jourdain who provides us with an update on their green on green spot spraying technology. Read More...
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Regional Update – Paul Nelson, Croppa Creek, NSW
This is our last Regional Update for 2020. This was a new concept we brought about initially as a way to connect with you more due to COVID-19 disrupting in-person events, but it went so well we decided to keep it. So you can expect more Regional Updates in 2021! Read More...
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Grazing and baling chaff dumps and Mateno Complete overview
Grazing and baling chaff dumps and Mateno Complete overview. Today on the podcast we chat with WA farmer Clayton South about his experience with grazing chaff dumps. We also hear from Bayer’s Australian Field Leader of Integrated Weed Management, Craig White about their new herbicide product “Mateno Complete” and how to use it effectively and sustainably in your farming system. Read More...
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Regional Update – Ben Webb, Kojonup, WA
WA farmer Ben Webb joins us on the Regional Update to give us an update on how his year is panning out. He gives some insights into how he's gone using chaff carts and talks about a few other novel approached he has on farm. Read More...
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Voraxor crash course and why you might consider a double paraquat knockdown
On this week's podcast we take a look at a different approach to double knocks. WA-based Farmanco agronomist, Mark Lawrence (pictured) shares with us the benefits of double paraquat and other strategies his clients in the medium to high rainfall zone in WA’s south west region are using. Read More...
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Regional Update – Matt Bissett, Swan Hill, Vic
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Regional Update – Belinda Chase, Dalby
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US weed control group GROW joins forces with WeedSmart and our pre-harvest guide
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Regional Update – Andrew Storrie, WA, on controlling caltrop
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Single Shot drone weed mapping technology and CBH’s new approach to maximum residue limits
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The unsung hero – crop competition
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Regional Update – Southern Extension Agronomist, Greg Condon, Junee
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SA farmers share how the Big 6 fits in their farming systems & why any amount of HWSC matters
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Regional Update with Rob Long, Moree, NSW
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Herbicide tolerant pulses provide promise for future
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Regional with Dylan Hirsch, Latham, WA
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What the lifting of SA’s GM moratorium means for growers
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Regional Update – Ben Wundersitz, Central Yorke Peninsula, SA
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WeedSmart Week Preview for Clare, SA!
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Digging into the details of problem weeds
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Epic focus paddock results & using S-Metolachlor effectively
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Spray application advice & precautions for 2,4-D use
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What role Group G herbicides are playing in farming systems
This episode focuses on the use of pre-emergent herbicides and knockdowns, with a special focus on group Gs. Read More...
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Getting mixing right to avoid glugs & efficacy issues
This episode focuses on getting tank mixes right to avoid glugs and ensure they’re as effective as they can be. Read More...
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Taking a closer look at Overwatch + post-em spraying tips
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Companion and intercropping piquing interest of Aussie farmers
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Knockdown update & crop comp course is live!
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S05E05: Weed seed impact mill technology – where it’s at
With lots of developments in weed seed impact mills, we catch up with a range of farmers using various technology to get their feedback on how they perform. Read More...
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S05E04: Research is showing that mixing herbicides is the way to go
AHRI researcher Roberto Busi talks about resistance in wild radish and annual ryegrass and why it’s so important to mix and rotate herbicides on the podcast. Read More...
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S05E03: Surprising chaff lining results and the future of mill technology
We discuss research out of the University of Sydney on the efficacy of chaff lining, with some surprising results. We also find out all about the Weed Chipper! Read More...
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S05E02: Green on green technology set to be within reach
Technology in general, including in the ag space, is moving forward at an accelerated rate. Now green-on-green technology is within reach for Aussie farmers. Read More...
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S05E01: Summer cropping tips for the Northern region and highlights from Agritechnica
Automation was a huge focus at Agritechnica in 2019. Rabobank Agricultural Analyst Wes Lefroy tells us all about his experience at the event. Read More...
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New WEEDit Quadro and US research group’s Australian farm tour
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WeedSeeker 2 overview and weed control findings from CSIRO
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Stripper front and chaff deck system explainer and grain storage tips
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Setting up your harvester for HWSC and practical resistance testing tips
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New herbicide resistance test and getting crop topping right
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Redekop weed seed impact mill and hay market overview
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New chemistry derived from the Aussie bottlebrush; BASF new actives and Tecfarm mills
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‘Mind-boggling’ array of machinery on display at Horsham WeedSmart Week
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Robotics, 70 ft blade plough and weed chipper on display at Emerald WeedSmart Week
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Ray Harrington reckons farmers are calling the shots + paired row sowing with Jack Desbiolles
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Clever Crop Stalker provides unique option for shielded spraying
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Drone to tractor fallow weed solution saving up to 95% on herbicide costs
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Farming with the premise of reducing reliance on chemicals and why you might not need a knockdown
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The cost of a bad herbicide mix and innovative farmer Tim Rethus talks about his farming system
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Addressing roadside weeds and previews to WeedSmart Week in Emerald and Horsham
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How to address soil compaction
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Weather forecast accuracy and crop competition trial results
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Chaff dump management and ‘strip and disc’ systems
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Vertical iHSD test results and the WEEDit
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Our new Diversity Era course ‘Pre-emergent Herbicides 101’ is now live
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Farmers share their harvest experience with weed seed impact mills and GRDC Updates
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SE04E01: How the Seed Terminator & iHSD fared over harvest & the benefits of lime application
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Crop selection, rotation tips and post-harvest spraying
On the last podcast for 2018, we spoke with Dr Haydn Kuchel, CEO & Head of Breeding at AGT Breeding. AGT Breeding develops new field crop varieties. Read More...
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2,4-D update, spray drift advice and how beneficial fungi works to suppress weeds
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Farmers share their harvest weed seed control experiences with Planfarm Agronomist Dani Whyte
Planfarm Agronomist Dani Whyte provides insights on farmer interviews she conducted last harvest. Read More...
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Crop topping, using Sharpen & getting ready for harvest
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Podcast
Harvester set-up and implications of hay crossing borders
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Podcast
Australasian Weeds Conference overview
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Podcast
Cross-resistance update from Chris Preston and Truflex Canola explainer
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Podcast
WeedSmart Week 2018 in Narrabri – An Overview
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Podcast
Crop competition and optical spraying in the North
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Podcast
WeedSmart Week is coming to the Northern Region!
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Podcast
Syngenta Growth Awards study tour to the UK and Switzerland
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Podcast
The unsung hero – crop competition
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Podcast
Blackgrass control in the UK and the pros and cons of paired rows
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Podcast
Herbicide degradation in dry soil and volunteer and ratoon cotton control
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Podcast
Getting dry seeding right
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Podcast
The future of robotics in broadacre ag and herbicide resistance in the US
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Podcast
Pre-emergent herbicide application tips with Chris Preston & Heidi Gooden
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Podcast
Mixing herbicides with David Gooden
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Podcast
Harvest seed destroying mill technology explained
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Podcast
Disc seeding systems
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Podcast
The importance of cleaning seed
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Podcast
S03E01: Learn about the Harvest Residue Topper (HRT) and controlling summer weeds
Delve into summer weed management and learn about a mechanical weed tool - the Harvest Residue Topper (HRT). Read More...
Podcast
Cropping and Resistance Forum Overview
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Podcast
Summer fallow management and herbicide resistance in California
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Podcast
NWB to tackle sclerotinia and the Australian Ground Spray Calculator
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Podcast
HWSC Workshop overview and sowthistle management update
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Podcast
Autonomous farm machinery from Dot Tech Corp and spray drift tips
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Podcast
Harvest tips, crop topping + trifluralin resistance
Development Officer at Merredin Research Station Glen Riethmuller gives some useful insights into harvesting low, crop lifters and also discusses crop topping. Read More...
Podcast
Virtual fencing + Grain and Graze Update
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Podcast
WeedSmart Week in Wagga Wagga: Part 2
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Podcast
WeedSmart Week in Wagga Wagga (Part 1)
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Podcast
WeedSmart Week Preview
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Podcast
Spraying out a failed crop
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Podcast
SwarmFarm Robotics and resistance testing
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Podcast
Wagga WeedSmart Week; chaff lining + carts + cotton update
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Podcast
Dry season special
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Podcast
Mic Fels talks weed management and Richard Daniel gives a seasonal update
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Podcast
Post-emergent spraying and Global Herbicide Resistance Challenge Conference udpate!
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Podcast
Disc seeder and stripper front systems
Growers who are using a disc seeder and stripper front combination have a win with weed management, soil moisture and reduced soil erosion. Read More...
Podcast
Why consider spray contracting?
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Podcast
Herbicides and stubble – some wash off, some don’t
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Podcast
Sleepy seeds (aka seed dormancy) & herbicide application
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Podcast
Grow a crop worth frosting
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Podcast
Spray drift & crop competition
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Podcast
Pre-emergent herbicides and ensuring summer weeds are kept at bay
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Podcast
S02E01: How to control summer weeds
Learn about how to kill summer weeds effectively with Agronomo agronomist, Andrew Storrie on this podcast. Read More...
Podcast
S01E04: Weed control in the Esperance region & Northern Region update
In this podcast we chat with Planfarm agronomist, Nick McKenna who talks to us about how growers in the Esperance region are using chaff and tram lines. Read More...
Podcast
S01E03: Learn how to prevent harvest losses
How can you prevent harvest losses? Peter Newman provides excellent tips to ensure you're not losing grain at harvest on this podcast episode. Read More...
Podcast
S01E02: Crushing weed seeds using the iHSD
With harvest kicking off across Australia, we check in with farmer Warren Treasure who is using the iHSD to kill weed seeds. Read More...
Podcast
S01E01: Frost, floods and 2,4-D
We look at what the impact of floods and frost has had on growers and what to do about it in this podcast. Read More...
Case Studies
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Case Study
Krui Pastoral Co, Condamine, Qld
East-west sowing is a legacy of the Hamilton's land clearing for livestock, providing paddock-wide weed suppression. Read More...
Case Study
Slarke family, Lake Grace WA
The Slarke family implement an integrated weed management program to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their farming business. Read More...
Case Study
Lance & Erin Turner, Pingelly, WA
Since introducing harvest weed seed control in their system, the Turners have never left a paddock out of crop because of weeds. Read More...
Case Study
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...
Case Study
Rhys Daniels, Capella Qld
The Daniels run a predominantly summer-cropping program and have many tactics in place to keep their weed numbers down. Read More...
Case Study
Michael & Marnie Fels, Wittenoom Hills WA
Narrow rows, stacked rotations and chaff lining at harvest are the central components to the Fels' weed management program. Read More...
Case Study
Wayne Zeisemer, Bongeen Qld
Wayne Zeisemer tackles hard-to-kill weeds with an optical spot sprayer, residual herbicides, strategic tillage in the fallow and zonal tillage to prepare a weed-free seedbed. Read More...
Case Study
Simon Burgess, Conara Tasmania
Reconfiguring paddocks for irrigation can bring up many issues related to previous management and land use, including weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Michael Nichols, Sisters Creek, Tas
When herbicide resistant annual ryegrass arrived on their farm Michael Nichols knew he needed to prevent a ‘stop farming’ event. Read More...
Case Study
Warren Treasure, Moonyoonooka WA
Warren Treasure, Geraldton WA has found the iHSD impact mill’s all-in-one weed seed destruction to be a real boon over the last five seasons. Read More...
Case Study
Tom Lampe, Narrabri NSW
Tom and Nikki Lampe, Narrabri use livestock to kept weeds at bay in their fallow cropping paddocks and minimise compaction using 'coolers'. Read More...
Case Study
I’Anson Family Farms, Marrabel SA
Kym and Katie I’Anson are treating the serious soil constraints on their farms to grow more even crops and squeeze out the weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Jamie and Susie Grant, Jimbour Qld
Proactive use of automated optical weed detection technology, allows continuous spraying and treating smaller and smaller weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Peter and Kylie Bach, Pittsworth Qld
Peter and Kylie Bach are using crops to compete with weeds throughout the year, aiming for 130% utilisation of their cropping land. Read More...
Case Study
Elton and Pam Petersen, Moonie Qld
The Petersens have rapidly regained control of glyphosate-resistant summer grasses using automated spot-spraying technology. Read More...
Case Study
Single family, Coonamble NSW
The Singles gain good weed control year round using crops and fallow in both winter and summer on their farm near Coonamble. Read More...
Case Study
Kurt Mayne, Rolleston Qld
Kurt Mayne is impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of an optical sprayer to their weed control program. Read More...
Case Study
Messina family, Mullewa WA
Weed-identifying cameras are allowing for real-time weed detection and tailored herbicide application in-crop. Read More...
Case Study
Jason Rogers, Moree NSW
Keeping weed numbers down, managing patches and minimising weed seed set has been a high priority for Jason Rogers, Moree. Read More...
Case Study
Andrew Kenny, Badgingarra WA
Andrew and Gina Kenny (Badgingarra, WA) use an integrated program of crop rotation, mouldboard ploughing, grazing and chaff lining to keep their weed numbers low. Read More...
Case Study
Mat Freeman, Walkaway WA
While fixing the constraints associated with non-wetting sands is the primary reason for mouldboard ploughing, there is also a weed control benefit. Read More...
Case Study
Andrew & Jocie Bate, Gindie Qld
A desire to alleviate compaction on their farm is the driving force behind Andrew and Jocie Bate's agtech venture into robotics. Read More...
Case Study
Beefwood Farms, Moree NSW
Glenn Coughran has used optical sprayers as the foundation of a rejuvenated weed control program over the last 14 years. Read More...
Case Study
Kwinana East HWSC growers, WA
Harvest weed seed control relies on having the weed seed enter the front of the header, but this is more difficult to achieve in low biomass crops. Read More...
Case Study
Stephen and Michelle Hatty, Matong NSW
The Hatty family uses a double break crop sequence strategy of a pulse then canola, followed by wheat then barley to put firm downward pressure on the weed seed bank. Read More...
Case Study
Day family, Lockhart NSW
Mark Day and his brother Steven run a highly efficient cropping rotation on their family farm at Lockhart, NSW. Read More...
Case Study
Mark Branson, Stockport SA
Since 2017, precision agriculture enthusiast Mark Branson has been hunting herbicide resistant weeds using a DJI Phantom drone. Read More...
Case Study
Esperance growers using chaff decks and chaff lining
Ten growers who have adopted either chaff lining or chaff tramlining to help manage weeds provide insights into their experience. Read More...
Case Study
Tim Rethus, Horsham Vic
Wimmera grower Tim Rethus and his family are taking an integrated approach to the weed management with a strong focus on weed-free crops. Read More...
Case Study
Chris Reichstein, Esperance WA
Glyphosate resistance can be beaten – but it’s better to avoid it in the first place. Read More...
Case Study
Trevor Syme, Bolgart WA
Trevor and Renae Syme are throwing everything they’ve got at revamping non-wetting sands and driving down weed numbers on their property at Bolgart, WA. Read More...
Case Study
Lance Wise, Bowenville, Qld
An optical sprayer and disc chain combination has proved to be very effective in keeping weed numbers low on the Wise family farm at Bowenville, on Queensland’s northern Darling Downs. Read More...
Case Study
Bruce family, Alford SA
Harvest weed seed control helps bring down grass weed numbers in the Bruce brothers' continuous cropping business. Read More...
Case Study
Edwards family, Port Broughton SA
Pete Edwards is doing everything in his power to stop herbicide resistance in brome grass and wild radish. Read More...
Case Study
Kevin Simon, Halbury SA
Farming in the medium rainfall district of Halbury and Salter Springs SA, Kevin Simon trialled chaff lining for the first time in the 2017 harvest. Read More...
Case Study
Bach family, Pittsworth Qld
In 1980 the Bach family of Toowoomba diversified their farming operation to include a commercial grain storage and handling facility. Read More...
Case Study
Warwick & Di Holding, Yerong Creek NSW
The Holdings invested in two EMAR chaff decks designed to place weed seed-laden chaff from the harvester onto permanent wheel tracks Read More...
Case Study
Cleave Rogan, St George Qld
The Rogans have implemented an integrated weed management plan with an emphasis on beginning every cropping season with very clean paddocks. Read More...
Case Study
Brendan Swaffer, Clermont Qld
Brendan and Jody Swaffer reintroduced tillage to their zero till controlled traffic farming system to manage weedy patches, primarily feathertop Rhodes grass. Read More...
Case Study
Darren Jensen, Biloela Qld
One of the major benefits to come from hosting research trials is that the results relate exactly to your environment and farming system. Read More...
Case Study
Neek Morawitz, Comet Qld
Neek Morawitz's herbicide and crop program aims to keep weed numbers low to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance. Read More...
Case Study
John Stevenson, Lockhart NSW
At Warakirri Cropping Trusts’ ‘Orange Park’, manager John Stevenson has set up a crop rotation that is profitable and able to combat herbicide resistance in weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Aaron McDonald, Horsham Vic
Hay production is a central component of Aaron McDonald’s mixed farming operation and is helping to keep herbicide resistance in weeds at bay. Read More...
Case Study
Eagle family, Horsham
Sam and Emily Eagle say their livestock and cropping activities complement each other, keeping their pastures and crops performing at their best. Read More...
Case Study
Paul Slack, Moree NSW
Dryland cotton and grain grower Paul Slack and his agronomist Tony Lockrey have been working on crop rotation options to deal with herbicide resistance in weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Clemson family, Ardlethan NSW
The re-introduction of livestock to Wongajong started in 2010 when the Clemsons bought 300 steers to make use of a frosted wheat crop. Read More...
Case Study
Daniel Fox, Marrar NSW
Marrar farmer Daniel Fox is chasing higher yields across his 2100 ha cropping program while also driving down weed seed numbers. Read More...
Case Study
Ben and Emily Webb – Kojonup, WA
Ben is still using a chaff cart for harvest weed seed control but he now burns the chaff heaps after they have been grazed. Read More...
Case Study
Gary Lang – Wickepin, WA
Sowing early also means the Langs can make use of trifluralin to provide pre-emergent weed control until the crop canopy closes. Read More...
Case Study
Curry family – Junee, NSW
A desire to minimise the build-up of herbicide-resistant weeds on their Junee property in southern NSW is a driving force behind the Curry family farming operation. Read More...
Case Study
Karl Raszyk & Robert Hughes, Scaddan WA
Karl Raszyk saw potential in the chaff tramlining system to help manage herbicide-resistant weeds. Read More...
Case Study
Kohlhagen Family, NSW
The Kohlhagens have developed and implemented a comprehensive weed management program for their 100 per cent cropping operation in southern NSW. Read More...
Case Study
Robert Gollasch, NSW
Narrow windrow burning to destroy weed seed has been widely accepted as a useful tool, however there are risks and it can be time-consuming. Read More...
Case Study
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Making clean seed your business
Grading and cleaning seed for planting removes weed seeds and selects the largest seeds with high vigour to out-compete weeds next season. Read More...
Case Study
Mark Sandow, SA
Herbicide-resistant annual ryegrass has been an ongoing challenge for grain producers in the Mintaro area of South Australia since the 1980s. Read More...
Case Study
Andrew Boultbee, WA
Instead of burning the chaff, Andrew and Marjorie use the chaff heaps as a feed resource for their sheep over summer. Read More...
Case Study
Colin McAlpine, WA
Colin has thrown everything he can at reducing the weed burden on his farm while taking all precautions to protect the available herbicide modes of action. Read More...
Case Study
Greg Martin, VIC
Greg Martin believes resistance had evolved due to a lack in rotation of chemical groups and not enough importance given to controlling survivors. Read More...
Case Study
Grant Wilson, VIC
The Wilson’s use a conservative rotation with up to one-third of the farm under vetch or fallow at any one time. Read More...
Videos
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Webinar
Achieve effective pre-em weed control while protecting the crop at seeding
Greg Condon discusses the role of pre-emergent herbicides with ICAN's herbicide technology expert Mark Congreve and FMC's tech specialist Mark Yerbury. Read More...
Video
Header Run – Strategic tillage overview for weed control
WeedSmart Extension Agronomists share their regional perspectives and expertise on strategic tillage. Read More...
Webinar
Spot Spray Technology — advantages & opportunities incorporating the latest camera/optical spray equipment
We discussed the latest spot spray technology on offer. Read More...
Webinar
Weed Seed Impact Mills — the bottom line
In this webinar we looked at the recent weed seed impact mill report. Read More...
Webinar
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...
Webinar
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...
Webinar
Combating resistant annual ryegrass in northern farming systems
In this webinar, we discuss the practical strategies to prevent and manage incursions of resistant annual ryegrass populations in northern cropping systems. Read More...
Webinar
Success stories and challenges – using weed seed impact mills in the high rainfall zone
In this webinar, growers share their experience with using weed seed impact mills in the high rainfall zone. They discuss their wins and the challenges they've encountered. Read More...
Webinar
The fate of herbicide residues in soil – why it matters and what research is telling us
Learn about the effect herbicide residues may have on soil microbial activity and on the establishment and growth of crops following the fallow, even after the plant back period. Read More...
Webinar
Beating barley grass despite resistance and dormancy challenges
Learn how to control barley grass despite increasing dormancy and resistance challenges. Read More...
Webinar
How faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle
Research shows there are opportunities to alter the agronomy of faba beans to suppress sowthistle growth and seed production in crop. Read More...
Webinar
Combat Velocity® resistant wild radish with the WeedSmart Big 6
AHRI researcher Dr Roberto Busi explains in this webinar how he discovered Velocity® resistant wild radish populations in two paddocks in the northern Wheatbelt of Western Australia. Read More...
Webinar
No survivors – weed control in cotton, what does it look like in 2022?
Research Agronomist Eric Koetz and WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist Paul McIntosh discuss key weed control challenges cotton growers are facing. Read More...
Webinar
Making Every Drop(let) Count – An International Perspective on Spraying Efficiencies
WeedSmart southern extension agronomist Chris Davey and Canadian spray technology expert Tom Wolf discuss efficient and effective spray application. Read More...
Webinar
First cases of glyphosate and paraquat resistant ryegrass in WA
For the first time in Western Australia, annual ryegrass from a cropped paddock was found to be resistant to glyphosate and paraquat. Read More...
Webinar
Precision weed control – where are we at?
Mark Saunders and Ben White (Kondinin Group) discuss the latest advances in spraying technology, green-on-green and green-on-brown camera developments, AI and robotics, drone and weed mapping, and more. Read More...
Webinar
S-Metolachlor usage in the northern region
WeedSmart's Paul McIntosh and Syngenta Field Biology Manager Rob Battaglia discuss how S-metolachlor works, its efficacy, and what potential resistance problems might be around the corner. Read More...
Video
Detect, then spray
The Singles have been using the air-borne weed sensor, Single Shot, to rapidly detect and map weeds on their dryland cropping property. Read More...
Video
Optical spray has a good fit in CQ
Kurt Mayne has been impressed with the benefits that have come with the addition of a WEED-IT to their weed control program. Read More...
Video
Season long control with crop competition
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Video
Farming moisture : Beating weeds
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Video
Soil health produces more crop, less weeds
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Video
Mechanical desiccation of mungbeans
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Video
Get out there and take a resistance test this harvest!
In this WeedSmart Shorts video, Western Extension Agronomist Peter Newman and Southern Extension Agronomist Chris Davey explain the differences between random and selected resistance testing results. They also explain why it's important to get resistance testing done and provide an update on the latest resistance survey data. Read More...
Video
Herbicide resistant hot-spots revealed in the most recent ryegrass survey
Professor Chris Preston explains where the herbicide resistant hot-spots are for herbicide resistance in ryegrass and provides some sage advice around how to get the most out of old and new chemistries. Read More...
Webinar
Can intercropping help with weed management?
Diverse rotations are a key aspect of the Big 6 and intercropping, despite its challenges, can provide opportunities for improving soils, weeds and risk management. Read More...
Video
Peter Bach – Stripper front and chaff deck
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Webinar
Mixed farming – does it really help control resistant weeds?
Greg Condon and Craig Drum discuss the weed challenges their clients have been experiencing, and how introducing livestock has helped solve these challenges. Read More...
Video
Rod Birch on how the Big 6 is keeping weeds at bay at Catalina Farms
Rod Birch (Coorow, WA) gives an overview of what Big 6 principles are working for them. He also explas how they're approaching weed control at new property acquisition, 'Koobabbie', which hadn't changed hands for 115 years. Read More...
Video
WeedSmart Week Forum Day Videos
Watch all the videos from our Esperance WeedSmart Week Forum Day! Read More...
Webinar
What’s next in the North for weed control?
Agronomists Peter McKenzie and Angus Dalgliesh discuss the weed control tactics their clients have been using to deal with their weed challenges. Read More...
Webinar
Ryegrass management in the High Rainfall Zone – What have we learnt?
Join Dr Chris Preston (University of Adelaide) and James Manson (Southern Farming Systems) as they discuss how the WeedSmart’s Big 6 strategies are best utilised to combat annual ryegrass in the High Rainfall Zone of South Eastern Australia. Read More...
Video
What considerations should be made for glyphosate tolerant canola?
With GM canola becoming available in South Australia this season due to restrictions being lifted, WeedSmart’s High Rainfall Zone Extensions Agronomist, Jana Dixon, caught up with Clovercrest Consulting agronomist, Simon Mock to discuss what growers and agronomists need to be across on this topic. Read More...
Webinar
Considerations for pre-emergent herbicides with dry sowing
Join Chris Davey, YPAG and WeedSmart Extension Agronomist and Mark Congreve, ICAN Senior Agronomist as they assess the sowing issues in South Australia and discuss strategies on using pre-emergents. Read More...
Webinar
Farmer questions answered on Group G herbicides and optimum application temperature
In this follow-up to last year's webinar on Group Gs, Dr Chris Preston, University of Adelaide, Professor of Weed Management and WeedSmart's Greg Condon focus on farmer questions around Group G herbicide use. Read More...
Webinar
How to make the right decision on using Group Gs in the North
We ask Andrew Somervaille to explain Group G use in both systems and the most optimum use of different Group G products given the range of seasonal conditions in the northern cropping region. Read More...
Webinar
How do I make the right decision on using Group Gs?
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Video
Double breaks – a double shot at annual ryegrass
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Webinar
Handling weeds in a strip and disc system
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Webinar
Testing all of your herbicides for resistance with Roberto Busi
Roberto discusses the current levels of resistance to knock-down herbicides (glyphosate and paraquat), new and old pre-emergent herbicides, and clethodim. Read More...
Webinar
Glyphosate Resistance Update with Peter Boutsalis
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Webinar
You don’t know what you don’t know about managing weeds
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Webinar
New chemistry – what’s new, what’s coming & how to keep them for longer
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Webinar
Know thy enemy – biology of our most problematic crop weeds with Dr Catherine Borger
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Webinar
WeedSmart in HRZ – practical options for dealing with ryegrass
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Webinar
The future of chemical use in farming with Mark Congreve
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Webinar
Crop Competition Q&A
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Webinar
What’s the cost of HWSC for you? With WeedSmart’s Peter Newman
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Webinar
What’s next in broadacre weed control – is green on green a reality? With Greg Condon
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Webinar
Management of Feathertop Rhodes grass & Barnyard grass
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Webinar
What’s the state of play of glyphosate?
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Webinar
Weed control with automation
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Webinar
Pre-em Herbicides 101 Q&A Forum
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Webinar
Controlling weeds in pulse crops in Western Canada
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Webinar
Stop the drift – spray drift tips with Mary O’Brien
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Webinar
Harvester set up for harvest weed seed control (HWSC) for all header colours
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Webinar
Comparing the iHSD + Seed Terminator
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Webinar
Chaff as Sheep Feed
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Webinar
Use pre-ems to maximise winter crops in the South
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Webinar
Use pre-ems to maximise winter crops in the North
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Webinar
Spray wisely and well to maximise efficacy | Bill Gordon
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Webinar
Effect of formulation and environment on dicamba volatility
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Webinar
Rick Llewellyn describes the new Brome RIM
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Webinar
Pulse crops provide extra punch against weeds
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Webinar
Frost risk mitigation and growing a crop worth frosting
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Webinar
Choosing optimum crop seed traits
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Webinar
Resistance in corn, soybean & cotton crops in the US
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Webinar
Understanding P450s to better manage resistance
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Webinar
Strike weeds early in the north and prevent resistance
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Webinar
Non-herbicide tactics that fit in the Northern region
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Glyphosate resistance in ryegrass
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Emerging trends
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Increase pre-em efficacy through a mix and rotate strategy
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Maximise your crop
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Attack the weed seed bank
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It’s a numbers game
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Post emergent herbicides
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Setting crops up for success with Dr Chris Preston
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Win the war against weeds: grazing chaff dumps
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Understanding pre-emergent herbicides and how they interact with the environment
Understand the chemical properties of pre-emergent herbicides and how they interact with the environment. Read More...
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Integrated weed management of feathertop Rhodes grass
Research and paddock experience have shown that monitoring and implementing a suite of tactics is essential for successful management of FTR. Read More...
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GRDC focus delivers gains in herbicide resistance management
GRDC's investment in understanding and combatting herbicide resistance over the past 25 years has returned $3.50 for every dollar invested. Read More...
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Impact of weeds on Australian grain production
This report represent the most comprehensive national analysis of the cost of weeds to Australian grain growers. Read More...
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Understanding post-emergent herbicide use
Understand how post-emergent herbicides work and how resistance evolves and is expressed, in order to maximise herbicide performance. Read More...
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Pulse width modulation (PWM) sprayers
Pulse width modulation sprayers can provide more consistent performance, individual section control and turn compensation. Read More...
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Soil behaviour of pre-emergent herbicides in Australian farming systems
A reference manual covering the factors influencing the performance and break down of pre-emergent herbicides in soil. Read More...
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Control barley grass in LRZ farming systems
Barley grass in Southern and Western regions requires 3 to 4 years of seed set control to run down the weed seed bank. Read More...
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Hazardous inversions and spray drift
Current regulations prohibit spraying of agricultural chemicals when hazardous temperature inversions exist. Read More...
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Mixing and batching for agricultural chemical application technical guide
Avoid chemical mixing errors and see how growers are setting up their batching systems for added efficiencies. Read More...
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Windrow burn chute for CASE harvester
CAD designs for a narrow windrow burning chute suited to a CASE header – suitable for adaptation to other harvester makes. Read More...
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Wild radish factsheet
Growers are adopting diverse and integrated control strategies to manage herbicide resistant wild radish populations. Read More...
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Farm Practices Survey Report 2021
The report provides information on the adoption of a range of weed management practices on Australian grain farms. Read More...
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Maximising crops and minimising weeds with smart phase farming
View the data from this research as presented at the GRDC Update (West) on 22 April 2022. Read More...
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Integrated weed management – workshop handbook
GRDC has developed a workshop series to help farmers and agronomists develop weed management strategies for their farming systems. Read More...
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Integrated weed management in Australian cropping systems
This manual provides information on the latest tools and techniques to help manage current weeds and weeds of emerging economic importance. Read More...
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Common weeds of grain cropping
Use this national guide to help identify weeds as a fundamental step in formulating a weed management plan. Read More...
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Changes to herbicide Mode of Action (MoA) names
Herbicide Mode of Action (MoA) classifications have been updated internationally to capture new active constituents and ensure the MoA classification system is globally relevant. Read More...
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Sustainable glyphosate use in winter grain cropping systems in southern Australia
You can reduce the risk of glyphosate resistance in weeds if you follow the recommended practices in this factsheet. Read More...
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Sustainable glyphosate use in Australian vegetable production
You can reduce the risk of glyphosate resistance in weeds if you follow the recommended practices in this factsheet. Read More...
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Sustainable glyphosate use on roadsides, railways, public utilities and parks
You can reduce the risk of glyphosate resistance in weeds if you follow the recommended practices in this factsheet. Read More...
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Sustainable glyphosate use in Australian orchards and vineyards
You can reduce the risk of glyphosate resistance in weeds if you follow the recommended practices in this factsheet. Read More...
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Sustainable glyphosate use in northern Australian grain and cotton systems
You can reduce the risk of glyphosate resistance in weeds if you follow the recommended practices in this factsheet. Read More...
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Northern IWM factsheet – common sowthistle
Understand the ecology of common sowthistle and effective management tactics. Read More...
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Windmill grass – Northern Region
Understand the ecology and effective management tactics to better manage this key weed. Read More...
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Mixing requirements for spraying operations
Understanding formulation type and adjuvant type are an important part of getting the mixing order right. Read More...
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Alternative herbicides for management of Group A herbicide-resistant barley grass in field pea
Control of Group A herbicide-resistant barley grass in field peas can be difficult. This factsheet outlines alternative herbicide options. Read More...
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Windmill Grass: Biology
An understanding of windmill grass biology will help guide management choices to enable successful long-term control. Read More...
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Feathertop Rhodes Grass: Biology
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Statice: Biology, Ecology and IWM Tactics
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Stewardship First SprayBest Guide
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Stewardship for pre-harvest application of herbicides in winter crops
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Long-term Control and Seedbank Depletion of Annual Ryegrass: Management Strategies
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Button grass
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Maximise Clethodim Performance: Impact of Frost
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Disc seeding systems and pre-emergent herbicides
Disc seeding system design and settings influence pre-emergent herbicide behaviour and can play a critical role in minimising crop damage. Read More...