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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...
Video
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...
Articles
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News
WeedSmart Week goes to Mildura, Victoria
Growers and agronomists are invited to attend WeedSmart Week in Mildura, Vic from 30 Aug to 1 Sept. Grab yourself an early bird ticket! Read More...
News
Tickle those weeds this autumn
In an otherwise no-till farming system, using a skim plough, harrow, rake or disc chain implement to disturb the top few centimetres of soil can stimulate an even germination of weeds that can then be controlled prior to planting the crop. Read More...
News
Plan your attack on the weed seed bank
Controlling weeds is a on-going task and requires determination and persistence. Here we summarise the key components of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies and the principles that underpin them. Read More...
News
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...
Podcasts
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Podcast
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...
Podcast
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...
Podcast
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...
Case Studies
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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
Jamie and Susie Grant are always on the front foot when it comes to storing soil moisture to maximise yield in their dryland cotton crops. Read More...
Videos
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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 targeted non-herbicide tools. Read More...
Webinar
S-Metolachlor usage in the northern region
In this WeedSmart webinar, WeedSmart northern extension agronomist 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...
Fact Sheets
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Fact Sheet
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...
Fact Sheet
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...
Fact Sheet
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...