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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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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...
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Boosting knockdown efficacy against hard-to-kill weeds

Complex fallow weed spectrums and herbicide resistance profiles require more diversity in the double-knock tactic. Read More...
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Download the free boomspray investment calculator!

Simulate different scenarios on your own farm, to find the right spraying set up for you, with the WeedSmart Boomspray Investment Calculator Read More...
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Paddock Talk #19 Double-knock fleabane and Long grass break tactic

Listen to two news items: Testing alternative double-knocks for fleabane + Long grass breaks to tackle resistant ryegrass Read More...
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Long grass break turns the tables on herbicide-resistant ryegrass

Faced with triple-herbicide-resistance, Bec and Ash Marshall have implemented a diverse and comprehensive program to reduce weed numbers. Read More...
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Countering imi resistance in broadleaf weeds

Herbicide-resistant weeds can blow-out when seasonal conditions don't favour chemical control. Drive down the weed seedbank with the Big 6. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #18 Group 2 stewardship and Breaking the imi-spiral

Listen to two news items: Using Group 2 herbicides wisely & Breaking out of imi-resistance in SA farming systems Read More...
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How can I avoid getting stuck in an imi herbicide cycle?

It is easy to get caught up in the ‘imi-spiral’. Strategic and less frequent use is the key to keeping Group 2 herbicides as a viable option. Read More...
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Fallow residuals and Clethodim resistance

Listen to two news items: Using residual herbicides in fallow & Countering clethodim resistant ryegrass in legume phase Read More...
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Outmaneuver clethodim resistance in legume rotations

Clethodim resistance on the YP and similar regions in SA and Vic resulted from the cumulative effects of many factors over the last 25 years. Read More...
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Making farming systems WeedSmart

Use the WeedSmart Big 6 to formulate a plan that ensures every dollar spent is helping drive weed numbers down. Read More...
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Clethodim resistance spike in canola rotations

Addressing widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops in southern NSW. Read More...
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Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance

Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance helps growers plan an effective weed control program. Read More...
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Blue lupin control in the pipeline

The focus of the development for a potential first imi-tolerant narrow-leafed lupin variety is on weed control efficacy against blue lupin. Read More...