WeedSmart Wisdom
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy.
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• Jul 04, 2019
Never cut the herbicide application rate
Reducing the application rate of herbicides increases a weed's ability to evolve resistance. Any saving in chemical costs is significantly outweighed by the risk of the low dose causing faster herbicide resistance evolution. Read More...
Article
• Dec 03, 2018
How do you manage summer weeds without spraying at night?
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose… Read More...
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• Dec 21, 2020
Hit your target when spraying
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose… Read More...
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• Jan 10, 2018
Are you going spraying or killing weeds?
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose… Read More...
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• Jun 17, 2019
Clean seed – don’t seed resistant weeds
Planting clean seed avoids the risk of spreading herbicide resistance and ensures the crop gets a head start on the weeds. Read More...
Article
• Mar 30, 2018
Bach family, Pittsworth Qld
In 1980 the Bach family of Toowoomba diversified their farming operation to include a commercial grain storage and handling facility. Read More...
Article
• Jun 26, 2019
Clean borders – avoid evolving resistance on the fenceline
Herbicide resistance is frequently identified first along borders such as fencelines, roadways and around farm infrastructure. Read More...
Article
• Mar 13, 2017
Management of herbicide resistant weeds on fencelines
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose… Read More...
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• Mar 05, 2021
Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds
Glyphosate resistance can, and does, quietly build up in a wide variety of weed species growing in non-production areas, like fencelines. Read More...
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• Jul 03, 2017
Testing for weed susceptibility to herbicide pays off
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose… Read More...
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• Sep 30, 2022
Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance can save growers thousands of dollars, making the investment of a few hundred in testing very worthwhile. Read More...
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Testing all of your herbicides for resistance with Roberto Busi
Roberto discusses the current levels of resistance to knock-down herbicides (glyphosate and paraquat), new and old pre-emergent herbicides, and clethodim. Read More...
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Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance can save growers thousands of dollars, making the investment of a few hundred in testing very worthwhile. Read More...
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Do coarse nozzles compromise summer spray efficacy?
Select nozzles that deliver the largest spray quality to reduce spray drift and implement measures that don't compromise summer weed control. Read More...
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Velocity resistance flags the value of herbicide resistance testing pre-harvest
High-level resistance to Velocity is confirmed in wild radish. Test survivor weeds this season. Read More...
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Plan your attack on the weed seed bank
Here we summarise the key components of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies and the principles that underpin them. Read More...
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Testing informs herbicide choice
Herbicide resistance resistance testing proved useful even on a property where there had been limited use of herbicides. Read More...
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Investigate adverse experiences when using herbicides
Good records and proper investigation can hone in on the cause of unexpected results such as crop injury or poor weed control. Read More...
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Kicking the herbicide habit
The single cause of herbicide resistance in weeds is selection pressure through herbicide use. Other strategies must be implemented urgently. Read More...
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How can I ensure my complex tank mix is compatible and will spray out?
Having many products in a tank mix, makes it increasingly difficult to prevent adverse chemical reactions from occurring in the ‘brew’. Read More...
News
Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds
Glyphosate resistance can, and does, quietly build up in a wide variety of weed species growing in non-production areas, like fencelines. Read More...
News
Never cut the herbicide application rate
Reducing the application rate of herbicides increases a weed's ability to evolve resistance. Any saving in chemical costs is significantly outweighed by the risk of the low dose causing faster herbicide resistance evolution. Read More...
News
Spray well – correct nozzles, adjuvants and water rates
Effective spray application ensures highest efficacy for the product, gaining best possible weed kill and reducing the number of survivors. Read More...
News
Clean borders – avoid evolving resistance on the fenceline
Herbicide resistance is frequently identified first along borders such as fencelines, roadways and around farm infrastructure. Read More...
News
Clean seed – don’t seed resistant weeds
Planting clean seed avoids the risk of spreading herbicide resistance and ensures the crop gets a head start on the weeds. Read More...
Ask an Expert
How do you manage summer weeds without spraying at night?
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose correct nozzles, adjuvants and water rates Clean […]...
News
Are you going spraying or killing weeds?
We can’t fit every weed tool into the WeedSmart Big 6, so WeedSmart Wisdom is here to remind you of those other essential factors to consider when planning your weed control strategy. Our Wisdoms are Never cut the rate – always follow label instructions Spray well – choose correct nozzles, adjuvants and water rates Clean […]...
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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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S07E07: Competitive and profitable crops from fixing sub-soil acidity
Using soil amelioration to fix sub-soil acidity can lead to huge yield and profit gains. 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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S06E29: Spray camera technology proves popular for Esperance farmers & Epivio C explainer
WeedSmart Week Esperance was a great success, so in this episode we provide recap on how it went. We also be hear from Sean Roberts from Syngenta on their new sorghum seed safener Epivio C. Read More...
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S06E27: Soil amelioration changed the game for Esperance farming family
On this podcast, we hear from Beaumont farmers, Phil Longmire, and son Tom. Tom explains how boundary mapping and soil amelioration were game-changing decisions for their farm. Read More...
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S06E25: With a 450,000 ha cotton crop predicted, getting weed control right counts
On this podcast, we chat to the Northern Grower Alliance CEO, Richard Daniel about some surprising survey results on optical spraying. Read More...
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S06E23: Farmers can now help improve green on green technology
On this edition of the podcast, we're looking at how farmers can now actively become citizen scientists by improving weed recognition for machine learning. Read More...
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S06E21: How soil amelioration saved the day for Warakirri’s Condingup enterprise
Find out soil amelioration saved the day for Warakirri's Condingup farm manager, Con Murphy in this podcast. Read More...
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S06E06: Innovative southern growers share their wins in controlling weeds
In this episode, you'll hear from innovative farmers on how they're approaching weed control at their place, using the Big 6. Read More...
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S06E02: Upwards of 90% weed seed burial with some soil amelioration approaches
Research Scientist, Dr Stephen Davies, joins us to explain what’s involved with soil amelioration and the benefits of this approach in this podcast. Read More...
