Podcasts

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Hosted by Shannon Beattie plus many more episodes featuring Peter Newman, Jess Strauss and Siobhon Eacott, with regular region updates and topical deep dives.

Hosted by Shannon Beattie plus many more episodes featuring Peter Newman, Jess Strauss and Siobhon Eacott, with regular region updates and topical deep dives.

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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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S07E13: Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura

In this podcast episode, we hear from some of the presenters for WeedSmart Week Mildura, as well as learn about the weed issues in the Mallee. Read More...
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S07E12: Regional Update – Phil Smyth, Agronomist, Coorow, WA

Nutrien Agronomist Phil Smyth joins us on the Regional Update this week. Phil is based in Coorow, Western Australia and farmers in his region have had a good start to the season this year. Read More...
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S07E11: Dealing with stress on the farm and resistance testing wins

Owen Catto from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative joins us to share some tips on dealing with stress and we hear from Tim Boyes on resistance testing wins. Read More...

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