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New seed technology requires broader herbicide resistance management in cotton
The new cotton HRMS suggests using at least six different tactics to target weeds across a 2-year period, and eliminating survivor weeds. 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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Can a diverse farming system be profitable and hard on weeds?
Tony Swan, CSIRO says it's important for growers to know if results from small plot scale trials will scale up to a ‘whole farm’ level. Read More...
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Is there an integrated approach for curtailing Phalaris in winter crops?
Prof. Bhagirah Chauhan is identifying integrated weed management strategies to suppress Phalaris in winter crops in the northern region. Read More...
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Can increasing wheat sowing rate maintain yield and suppress weeds in low rainfall areas
A clear learning from these trials is that growers should increase sowing rates to establish 70+ plants/m2, even in lower rainfall years. Read More...
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How do I stop gazanias invading my crops?
Dr Ali Bajwa says gazanias have started to invade and establish in cropping paddocks in low rainfall regions of South Australia and Victoria. Read More...
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Can diverse weed management push back on resistant weed numbers?
Stacking practices that provide high-level weed seed control can protect a farming business from the economic impact of herbicide resistance. Read More...
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Can sheep help manage feathertop Rhodes grass?
Integrating grazing and herbicide treatments can significantly impact the seed bank of feathertop Rhodes grass on mixed enterprise farms. Read More...
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Can I test management strategies for weedy oats
The newly released Avena Integrated Management (AIM) model allows users to test the effects of various wild oat management scenarios. Read More...
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Can I win against ryegrass with dual resistance to glyphosate and paraquat
Dr Sam Kleemann, Plant Science Consulting, says the uptick in glyphosate and paraquat resistance needs urgent attention in broadacre systems. Read More...
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Can weeds adapt to harvest weed seed control?
Long-term, consistent use of harvest weed seed control can result in patches of weeds that shed their seeds early, before harvest. Read More...
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What’s the value of summer weed control?
A positive return on investment in summer weed control relies on having the capacity to do the job on time and under the right conditions. Read More...
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Can drones provide early warning of herbicide resistance?
Tristan Steventon, StevTech says ultra-high-resolution cameras on drones can rapidly map weeds for spray jobs and monitor changes over time. Read More...