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Mothvine and automated spraying in the spotlight on WeedSmart irrigated agriculture tour
Those who joined the irrigated study tour on WeedSmart Week day 3 were treated to an inside peek at two of Griffith’s most unique set-ups: Go.Farm’s commercial almond orchard and DPIRD NSW’s grape and citrus research farm. Read More...
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WeedSmart’s health and safety check-up
Alex Thomas urged the 2026 WeedSmart Week crowd to look beyond health and safety compliance and focus on ‘keeping people alive and well’ on farms. Read More...
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Stop Johnson grass before it is a perennial problem
Johnson grass plants are best controlled when they first establish from seed, before they develop extensive rhizomes. Read More...
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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, brought together innovative growers, leading agronomists and industry experts. Read More...
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Paddock Talk #23 Fleabane ecology and Big 6 management
Listen to a WeedSmart summary: Fleabane ecology + Big 6 management of fleabane 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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Paddock Talk #22 Residuals in non-crop areas and Manage summer weeds in spring
Listen to two news items: Residual herbicides for no-crop areas + Managing summer weeds in winter and spring 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...