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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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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...
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S06E36: Regional Update – Peter McKenzie, Agronomist, Quirindi, NSW

In this episode of the Regional Update, we're heading to the Northern Region to catch up with Peter McKenzie, who is Principal Agronomist and Director at Agricultural Consulting & Extension Services.  Read More...
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S06E35: How giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control

On this edition of the podcast, we’re looking at how giving the soil a light tickle can help with uniform weed control with Shane Kelly from Kelly Tillage. Read More...
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S06E34: Regional Update – Alex Davies, Farmer, York, WA

We head to the Western Region and catch up with York farmer, Alex Davies. Alex has a continuous cropping farming system and also runs sheep. Read More...
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S06E33: Why crop topping is a great tool to prevent weed seed set

It's hard to believe that harvest is just around the corner! In light of this fast approaching reality, we wanted to talk about crop topping and spray topping. Read More...
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S06E32: Regional Update – Angus Dalgliesh, Agronomist, Dalby, Qld

Angus Dalgliesh, agronomist with Nutrien Ag Solutions talks about northern weed control solutions. Read More...
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S06E31: Grazing resistant ryegrass key to weed control success for Scholz family

Murray and Emma Scholz are having a real win with grazing to keep ryegrass at bay. Peter Boutsalis provides an update on clethodim resistance and shares some practical tips on how to keep on top of ryegrass. Read More...
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S06E30: Regional Update – Daniel Birch, Catalina Farms, Coorow

Daniel Birch who is based near Coorow in Western Australia’s mid-west joins us on the Regional Update in this episode. Daniel recently took part in a resistance survey conducted by Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative Researcher, Dr Roberto Busi. I caught up with Dan at the resistance workshop Roberto held in Dalwallinu a few weeks ago.  Read More...

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