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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...
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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...