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Here you’ll find expert columns answering questions about weed control concepts and news updates on the latest information on herbicide resistance and weed control.

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Keeping weed numbers low pays off

CSIRO’s Jackie Ouzman, says growers’ investment in weed control is minimising yield losses from residual weeds growing in crops and fallows. Read More...
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Science backs Double-breaks to beat Annual ryegrass

A double-break is a strategic tactic to deploy within the WeedSmart Big 6 to drive down the weed seedbank throughout the crop sequence. Read More...
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Low-dose herbicide applications can accelerate resistance

Sub-lethal herbicide doses cause an effect called hormesis, which results in some weeds showing a fitness advantage over untreated plants. Read More...

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Navigating precision agriculture for weed control

There are technologies and systems that have the potential to achieve gains in each of the six pillars of the WeedSmart Big 6. Read More...
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Killing weeds and staying below maximum residue limits

Steven Tilbrook, agronomist with the CBH Group in Western Australia, says that two of the greatest risks to Australian grain markets are weed seed contamination and chemical residues. Read More...
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What’s the latest in targeted tillage for conservation farming systems?

Dr Stuart Watt, UWA, says the new inter-row tool is designed to ‘dig’ out weeds with minimal soil disturbance in wide-row crops like sorghum. Read More...

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Rhys and Joel Curr, Trundle NSW

The Curr family, Trundle NSW are implementing an integrated weed management strategy as they expand their area of cropland. Read More...
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Jason and Stacey Coleman, Temora NSW

Using the WeedSmart Big 6 strategy, the Colemans are keeping weed numbers low and reducing the impact of herbicide resistance on their farm. Read More...
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Molloy family, The Rock NSW

The Molloy family's mixed farming system is keeping weed numbers very low throughout the long crop rotation. Read More...