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• Apr 22, 2020
Calculating the cost of HWSC for your farm
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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...
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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
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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Farm Practices Survey Report 2021
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