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S07E04: Regional Update – Jeshua Smith, Agronomist, Young, NSW
Farmers in Young have been dealing with an influx of ryegrass due to increase summer rain. We talk about how to get on top of this weed, as well as get a general overview of what to be considering at the moment when it comes to weed control. Growmore Agronomy Services Agronomist, Jeshua Smith, who is based in Young, NSW, joins us to explain what's going on in his patch. Read More...
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S07E03: Longer coleoptile wheat protects seedlings from herbicide damage
Wheat with a longer coleoptile offers some unique crop protection benefits. A weeds trial, which shows a triple threat strategy rather than traditional methods, could produce the best weed control results in the Southern region. Read More...
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S07E02: Farmers facing price and supply crunch to kill weeds
We discuss the stewardship around Adama's new pre-emergent herbicide, Ultro, and comment on the ongoing supply issues of herbicides and fertilisers. Read More...
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S07E01: Controlling weeds in the Liverpool Plains after widespread flooding
The WeedSmart Podcast is back! This is our first episode of 2022. This podcast is a Regional update with Jim Hunt who is an Agronomist with Hunt Ag Solutions in Gunnedah, NSW. Read More...
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S06E41: Diverse rotations rock – good for profit, weeds and nitrogen!
This is our last podcast of 2021, so thank you for joining us! On this episode we're focusing on diverse crop rotations and dealing with resistance. We hope there’s some helpful tips for you to take away. Read More...
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S06E40: Regional Update – Bernie Quade, Agronomist, Wyalkatchem, WA
In this Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Agronomist, Bernie Quade who is based in Wyalkatchem, Western Australia. Read More...
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S06E39: Getting residual herbicides right after harvest
We discuss how to best use residual herbicides after harvest, how using an optical spray can maximise your use of residual herbicides, and crop topping. Read More...
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S06E38: Regional Update – Jana Dixon, WeedSmart HRZ Extension Agronomist, Clare, SA
This is our last Southern Regional Update for the year! Our WeedSmart High Rainfall Zone Agronomist, Jana Dixon, joins us to provide a regional update on Clare, South Australia and surrounds.
We also chat about what growers need to think about when it comes to planning around potential chemical shortages. Read More...
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S06E37: Controlling late season weeds and driving down the weed seedbank
After couple of good years of rain in the Southern Region, weeds like ryegrass are popping up through the crop. So how do we deal with them? Read More...