Podcasts

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Co-hosted by Peter Newman and Siobhon Eacott, the WeedSmart podcast features regular region updates and topical deep dives.

Co-hosted by Peter Newman and Siobhon Eacott, the WeedSmart podcast features regular region updates and topical deep dives.

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S07E22: Regional Update – Marty Chandler, Nutrien Agronomist, Lower EP

Nutrien Cummins Ag Agronomist, Marty Chandler, provides an overview on how harvest is playing out for those on the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Read More...
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S07E21: Innovation in selective spray technology opening up growers’ options

On this podcast episode, we welcome our latest WeedSmart Partner, Hardi! We catch up with Hardi Innovation Manager, Heath Thompson to discuss the partnership and their selective spray technology, GeoSelect. Read More...
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S07E20: Regional Update – Jake Hamilton, Farmer, Condamine, QLD

Condamine Farmer, Jake Hamilton, joins us to talk about how he uses residuals and also his involvement in upcoming WeedSmart Week Dalby. Read More...
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S07E19: Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest

Stopping weed seed set with crop topping is critical to prevent weeds coming back with a vengeance next year. Listen to this podcast for tips on your region. Read More...
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S07E18: Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA

Farmer Karl Suckling explains his soil amelioration project in this podcast, which has been successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. Read More...
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S07E17: Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap

Professor Chris Preston talks about what growers should consider when planting the new Titan AX Barley variety on this podcast episode and we get a recap on WeedSmart Week Mildura. Read More...
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S07E16: Regional Update – Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium, SA

Adam Morgan joins us on the podcast this week. He farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended WeedSmart Week Mildura. He shares his experience of the event and how he's controlling weeds on his farm. Read More...
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S07E15: Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle

Dr Michael Widderick explains what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Read More...
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S07E14: Regional Update – Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist

Ryegrass is now unfortunately in the Northern region. Our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, provides an update. Read More...

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