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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...
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Keeping weed numbers low pays off in cotton
Cotton growers are keeping weed numbers low and preserving yield, mainly through effective herbicide use costing $387/ha annually. Read More...
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Field-testing pre-emergent herbicide packages
SLR's Showpiece trials provide a matrix of benefit of weed control vs the cost of the various pre-em herbicide mode of action combinations. Read More...
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Keeping weed numbers low pays off
CSIRO’s Jackie Ouzman, says growers’ investment in weed control is minimising yield losses from residual weeds growing in crops and fallows. Read More...
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Science backs Double-breaks to beat Annual ryegrass
A double-break is a strategic tactic to deploy within the WeedSmart Big 6 to drive down the weed seedbank throughout the crop sequence. Read More...
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Low-dose herbicide applications can accelerate resistance
Sub-lethal herbicide doses cause an effect called hormesis, which results in some weeds showing a fitness advantage over untreated plants. Read More...
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WeedSmart Week 2025 speakers
WeedSmart Week 2025 drew together enthusiastic growers and agronomists with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Read More...