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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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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...
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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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