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Control the controllables in mixed farming systems
Andrew McFadyen says that having a rotation plan with built-in flexibility is beneficial in both mixed and continuous cropping operations. Read More...
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Regulating automation in crop protection application
Dr Rohan Rainbow says productivity gains are driving demand for precision targeted crop protection application technologies in Australia. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week 2026 guest speakers
WeedSmart Week 2026 in Griffith, NSW, is bringing together a wealth of knowledge from innovative growers, leading agronomists and industry experts. Read on to meet this year's incredible guest speakers! Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 focus tactic: Strategic tillage
Infrequent cultivation implemented purposefully to renovate and refresh soils can boost crop competitiveness and impact the weed seedbank. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week study tour inspired change
Study tour group returned to SA from WeedSmart Week 2025 determined to implement large and small weed management changes. Read More...
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Drone spraying and spreading technology update
Will agricultural drones become a routine spraying option on farms, or will they remain as a wet weather backup option? Read More...
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Does ambient temperature affect herbicide performance?
Applying herbicides outside the optimal temperature range can contribute to a spray failure, even in susceptible populations. Read More...
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It’s time to get your WeedSmart Week study tour sorted
Growers and agronomists alike benefit from visiting other regions to see how other growers deal with weed challenges. Read More...
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Innovation drives summer fallow efficiency in the Riverina
Griffith, NSW will host the flagship WeedSmart Week 2026, showcasing the innovative weed management systems local growers have established. Read More...
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WeedSmart Big 6 focus weed: Fleabane
Fleabane ranks #2 for fallow area affected and #3 for yield loss and revenue loss in the Australian grains industry. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #21 Boosting knockdown efficacy and Impact of strategic tillage
Listen to two news items: Boosting knockdown efficacy + Impact of one-off tillage Read More...
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Control ‘summer weeds’ like fleabane in winter and spring
Shifting the primary management timing for summer fallow weeds to winter and spring improves the level of control of fleabane and FTR grass. Read More...
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Resistance risk to eliminate herbicides on irrigated farms
While cotton paddocks are generally relatively weed-free, the incidence of glyphosate resistance continues to increase for several key weeds. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #20 Narrow windrow burning revisited and Boomspray Investment Calculator
Listen to two news items: Narrow windrow burning refresher + Boomspray Investment Calculator Read More...
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Narrow windrow burning puts weed seeds in their place
Narrow windrow burning was the first harvest weed seed control method. It's still an effective and cheap way to kill weed seeds. Read More...