WeedSmart Podcast
230 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Welcome to the WeedSmart Podcast! Each fortnight we'll whip around the cropping regions, focusing on weed control and issues that have cropped up. Your hosts will deliver you snappy, informative updates on what matters in weed control, from the comfort of your tractor, ute, or wherever you may be on the road or farm.
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Management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds
March 12, 2024 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, we look at management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds. We're joined by University of Adelaide researcher Chris Preston, who recently presented on the topic at the GRDC Crop Updates in Dubbo. We're also joined by Delta Ag agronomist David Strahorn who speaks about the current state of glyphosate resistance in his patch. NEWS and LINKS Webinar: Spot Spray technology – opportunities & challenges incorporating the latest camera/optical spray equipment: Extension agr...
Regional Update – James Kearines, Agronomist & Grower, Lake Cargelligo, NSW
February 27, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBThis week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and agronomist James Kearines. James is an agronomist with Elders near Lake Cargelligo in central NSW, where he specialises in broadacre dryland agronomy, mainly dealing with the major crops of wheat, barley, canola, oats and pulses. His family also manages a number of farms in the area and along with cropping, they also have a few Black Angus cattle. After a below average year in 2023, James is excited for what 2024 might bring af...
Spot spray technology - advantages and challenges of the latest equipment
February 13, 2024 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we delve into the world of spot spray technology. Rob Price, from South Australia, and Jake Hamilton, from Queensland, use Bilberry and John Deere See and Spray tech respectively. They explain their motivations for using the tech, and discuss the opportunities and challenges they have faced when incorporating the latest camera/optical spray equipment into their cropping program. NEWS and LINKS Webinar: Spot Spray technology – opportunities & challenges incorporating the ...
Regional Update – Matt Elliott, Grower & Agronomist, Nandaly, Vic
January 30, 2024 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBWelcome back to the WeedSmart Podcast for 2024. This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and agronomist Matt Elliott. Matt farms with his family near Nandaly in the Mallee region of Victoria, and is also an agronomist with Dodgshun Medlin. They crop mainly wheat barley, lentils, and export hay, and run their operation on a "take no prisoners" basis when it comes to weed control. After a couple of wet years and a decent amount of summer rain, Matt is excited for what 2024...
Wrapping up the 2023 season with a look at weed control across the country
December 12, 2023 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, we wrap up the 2023 season by talking with our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists. Together, Northern Extension Agronomist Paul McIntosh, Southern Extension Agronomists Greg Condon and Chris Davey, and Western Extension Agronomist Peter Newman take us through the year that was in their various parts of the country. The talk about the season itself, how harvest has panned out, and of course the weed control tactics that have proved most beneficial in 2023. NEWS and LINKS Webi...
Regional Update – Katrina Swift, Grower, Parkes, NSW
November 28, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.63 MBThis week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower Katrina (Treen) Swift. Treen farms with her family near Parkes, NSW, where they grow summer and winter crops in incredibly variable conditions. They have 13 different crops in their toolbox, including but not limited to, sorghum, mungbeans, cotton, lentils, chickpeas, lupins, vetch, canola, wheat, barley, and ancient grains. The idea is that gives them options for weed and insect management by not being set in a very short and stri...
Crop rotations for the 2024 season
November 14, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about crop rotations with two researchers from CSIRO. CSIRO senior experimental scientist, Tony Swan, discusses the importance of diverse crop rotations, the benefits of a double break, and how well-planned crop rotations can help nitrogen management. CSIRO farming systems scientist, Lindsay Bell, talks about rotations from a northern perspective, covering the importance of weed control during fallow, how soil water is a driver of decisions, and including legumes...
Diverse crop rotations to drive profit and sustainability
November 14, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, we talk about crop rotations with two researchers from CSIRO. CSIRO senior experimental scientist, Tony Swan, discusses the importance of diverse crop rotations, the benefits of a double break, and how well-planned crop rotations can help nitrogen management. CSIRO farming systems scientist, Lindsay Bell, talks about rotations from a northern perspective, covering the importance of weed control during fallow, how soil water is a driver of decisions, and including legumes...
Regional Update – Dan Skerman, Grower and Agronomist, Dalby, Qld
October 31, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBThis week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and Nutrien agronomist Dan Skerman. Dan farms with his family near Dalby, Qld, on 2000 ha. They grow cotton, sorghum and mungbean in summer and wheat, barley and chickpeas in winter. He gives us an update on how the season played out for him, considering the region went from one of the wettest 18-month periods on record to some of the driest three months of summer. Dan says they got 350 mm of rain in last year's winter growing seas...
Crop preparation ahead of harvest and optimum harvester set-up for HWSC
October 24, 2023 19:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about harvest preparedness. We hear from two of WeedSmart’s extension agronomists. WeedSmart southern extension agronomist, Chris Davey, discusses the different ways growers can get the crop dry enough to successfully put it through a harvester without any blockages, such as windrowing, desiccation and crop topping. WeedSmart western extension agronomist, Peter Newman, talks about optimum harvester set-up to ensure weed seeds go into the chaff cart, chaff deck or ...
What's better out of hybrid and open-pollinated canola?
September 19, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this podcast, we’re talking about hybrid canola and how it might benefit your farming system. We’ll hear from AHRI Agronomy Lead, Mike Ashworth, who has done research in this space, as well as Wagga Wagga grower, Michael Molloy, who grows Clearfield canola. NEWS and LINKS WeedSmart Week presentation recordings WeedSmart Week Dubbo was a fantastic opportunity to learn first-hand how Western Plains growers control weeds whilst optimising yields and profits. If you were not able to jo...
Regional Update - Lance Turner, Grower, East Pingelly, WA
September 05, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBEast Pingelly grain farmer Lance Turner joins us on the Regional Update today. Lance has farming land in the northern part of the Wheatbelt as well in Goodlands, as well as Corrigin. The home farm in Pingelly is and has had quite good rainfall, but as Lance says in the podcast, it's been a mixed bag for his farming properties across the Western region. Lance talks about the different conditions he's had at his properties, as well us how he's rectifying some set-backs, where a few mistake...
Enemy number one was ryegrass at Dubbo WeedSmart Week
August 22, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThis week on the podcast we're hearing about the key messages shared by presenters and panel members at WeedSmart Week Dubbo. This was our 10th event and we also celebrated WeedSmart’s 10th anniversary. We had excellent presenters and lively panels at the forum day, machinery expo and farm visits. Our Southern Extension Agronomist, Greg Condon provides a great overview. We also hear from attendees Tess Dimond and Angus Dagliesh, as well as farm visit agronomist presenter, Chris McCormack,...
Regional Update – Jason Coleman, Grower, Temora, NSW
August 09, 2023 03:00 - 7 minutes - 4.97 MBTemora grower, Jason Coleman, joins us on the podcast today to give a recap on his experience at WeedSmart Week Dubbo and an update on his farming system. Jason farms with his family in Temora, NSW, on 6000 ha, growing primarily wheat and canola. He said his interest was piqued in the technology space at Dubbo, including the insights into optical spot spraying, drone technology (Single Agriculture) and automation. He said he also found it interesting to hear directly from growers about th...
How to deal with resistant ryegrass incursions and an update on the Single Shot
July 26, 2023 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThis is our 200th WeedSmart podcast episode – thank you for downloading the podcast and being part of the community since 2016. In this episode, we talk about weed hygiene and how to deal with resistant ryegrass incursions, with Moree agronomist Garry Onus. We also talk to Ben Single from Single Agriculture about the Single Shot technology drone mapping technology which will be on display at WeedSmart Week Dubbo at the Machinery Expo on August 2nd. Speaking of WeedSmart Week, this will b...
Regional Update – Don Sampson, Central Queensland
July 11, 2023 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBIn this Regional update, we head to Central Queensland, to hear from farmer Don Sampson. Don uses a blade plough that cuts weeds off at the roots without inverting the soil. This maintains soil moisture in his conservation farming system. We met Don back in 2019 at our Emerald WeedSmart Week event, so we’re going to hear how he’s been going and how effective the blade plough has been over the last few years. Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can follo...
Sheep as a strategic weed control tool and Dubbo WeedSmart Week preview
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode, we catch up with two growers who will be presenting at WeedSmart Week Dubbo, as well as one of our panel chairs. Our guests provide insights into Western Plains farming systems, as well provide updates on how the season is playing out in this region. We hear from Heuston Agronomy Services Director and New South Wales DPI Project Manager, Penny Heuston. Penny will be chairing our panel at WeedSmart Week Dubbo on “How does The Big 6 fit into mixed farming?” This panel wil...
Regional Update – Sandon Knipe, Grower, Spencers Brook, WA
June 14, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBFor this Western Regional Update, we caught up with grower Sandon Knipe who runs a mixed farming enterprise with his family. We caught up in the field at his home farm based in Spencers Brook in WA's Avon Valley. Sandon explained they've expanded their enterprise away from this region, acquiring more farmland in the Jennapullin township, which is north east of the home farm. This was a strategic decision to chase a dryer climate, better suited to broadacre farming. In this chat, we chat a...
Growers explain how they spray strategically and effectively
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this podcast episode, we catch up with two growers to see how seeding is going and we get an insight into their farming systems. We hear from Collie, NSW, grower, Andrew Freeth, who outlines his spray application strategy. This is also the topic he'll be presenting at our upcoming WeedSmart Week Dubbo event on August 1. Tim Cooke from WA also shares insights on his mixed farming operation and how seeding has played out for him and his wife Anthea. WeedSmart Week Dubbo We're heading ...
Regional Update – Russell Zwar, Grower, Wirrabara, SA
May 17, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBAn opportunity for a double knock has been few and far between for growers in the region surrounding Wirrabara in South Australia. Russell Zwar is grower in this area, with over 2000 hectares on a zero-till, strip and disc farming system. With an average 450-550mm annual rainfall, the Zwar familiy grow wheat, barley, canola, faba beans and hay. The main problem weed is ryegrass. Russell says the conditions this year have lined up well to be able to do a double knock. On the podcast he ta...
Autumn knockdown update with Mark Congreve
May 03, 2023 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this podcast, we talk about getting the most out of your autumn knockdowns with Mark Congreve. My co-host Peter Newman also provides an update on the changes to the residue limits of canola treated with haloxyfop. Spray application links Watch Mark Congreve's webinar on glyphosate application here. Read our article discussing spray quality, nozzles and application here. Learn about the expanded options for spot sprayers and access more resources here. WeedSmart Week Dubbo Weed...
Regional Update - Peter Galea, Grower, Emerald, Qld
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MBThis month on the Regional Update, we head to the Northern Region to chat with Peter Galea, who is a grower just north of Emerald. Peter grows both grains and cotton. He joins host Jessica Strauss to run through his farming system and what works for him to control weeds. Upcoming webinar Register here for our webinar: The fate of herbicide residues in soil – why it matters and what research is telling us Herbicide breakdown is driven by a range of microbial processes. What does this loo...
Glyphosate resistance update and tips on pre-em herbicide use
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this podcast episode, we talk about glyphosate resistant ryegrass with WA grower Greg Curnow and get an overview on the new pre-emergent herbicides available and the stewardship around them from Dr Chris Preston. WeedSmart Week Dubbo WeedSmart Week Dubbo Tickets are live at early bird prices, and you get a 10% discount if you’re in a grower or agronomist group of 5 or more. Join us at WeedSmart Week Dubbo from the 1st to the 3rd of August 2023. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage gro...
Regional Update – Tim Trezise, Agronomist, Frankland River, WA
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBIn this episode of the Regional Update podcast, we head to the Western region to catch up with Frankland Rural Agronomist, Tim Trezise. Over the last few years, there has been a shift in farming systems, with canola being grown more. Historically it was a break crop, but with increased profit margins, and good growing conditions, more growers are planting it. Tim talks about this evolution in farming systems in the region and the catalysts behind it. Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting...
Strip tillage benefits and farm biosecurity insights from Dalby WeedSmart Week presenters
March 10, 2023 03:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this episode, we're focusing on the Northern Region, as we get insights into two of our WeedSmart Week Dalby presenter's farming systems. We hear from Wayne Ziesemer, whose farm we visited in Bongeen, Queensland. Wayne is passionate about strip tillage, as well as utilising his WEEDIT optical sprayer. You can get a detailed overview of his farming system in this article. Glenn Milne presented at our Forum Day on Crop rotations and on-farm biosecurity to combat weeds. We get a snapshot...
Regional Update – Mark Habner, Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, SA
February 22, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBOn this edition of the Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, Mark Habner. Mark is based in the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. There has been an increase in the adoption of weed seed impact mills, so we chat about what’s happening in that space. We also get a general overview of what’s happening in the region at the moment, focusing on upcoming seeding and issues with powdery mildew. You can follow Mark on Twitter here. Learn more about We...
Harvest recap across the regions
February 07, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome to the WeedSmart Podcast! This is our first longer episode back. In this episode, we’ll be getting a recap from our extension agronomists on how harvest went. Greg Condon will give an overview of the Southern Region and Paul McIntosh will share what’s happening in the north. My co-host, Peter Newman will give an update on the Western region. WeedSmart Week Dubbo Our next event is in Dubbo! It'll be happening from August 1-3. You can learn more about the event here. This event i...
Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby preview
January 25, 2023 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThe WeedSmart Podcast is back for its 8th season! In this Regional Update episode, we catch up with our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, about what to expect at our upcoming event WeedSmart Week Dalby, which is happening on February 7-8. We also speak with local grower Jordan Anderson. Jordan farms 2000 hectares with his brother Regan and their wives in and around Theodore. They also have a contract harvest and haulage enterprise which takes them from the Central Highlands o...
Dealing with a wet harvest
December 13, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWelcome to the last WeedSmart Podcast of 2022. On this episode, we catch-up with an expert from each cropping region in the eastern states to get insights on dealing with a wet harvest. We hear from Agronomist Peter McKenzie from the Northern Region and our High Rainfall Zone Agronomist Jana Dixon who is based in Clare, South Australia, and Greg Condon, who is our Southern Extension Agronomist based in Junee, NSW. Wet conditions have resulted in difficult and delayed harvests for many re...
Regional Update – Marty Chandler, Agronomist, Lower Eyre Peninsula
November 30, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.94 MBOn the Regional Update this month, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Agronomist, Marty Chandler, who is based in the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Marty provides an overview of how harvest is going, particularly with the wet conditions that have been present. He also provides some management tips on dealing with summer weeds, which will likely be a big issue for many people with high soil moisture. Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can foll...
Innovation in selective spray technology opening up grower's options
November 16, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this podcast episode, hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman, welcome our latest WeedSmart Partner, Hardi! We catch up with Hardi Innovation Manager, Heath Thompson to discuss the partnership, as well as find out about the the stewardship around their GeoSelect site-specific spraying system. We also hear from our Southern Extension Agronomist, Chris Davey, to get some insights on why resistance testing is such a success with his clients. Webinars If you didn’t get to come to our lates...
Regional Update – Jake Hamilton, Farmer, Condamine, QLD
November 02, 2022 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBToday on the podcast we catch up with Jake Hamilton, who is a farmer from Condamine in Queensland. Jake will be involved in our WeedSmart Week Dalby on December 6 and 7 talking about how he’s getting residuals to work in his farming system. We catch up with him to find out about how things are at his place and what he'll be sharing as part of our WeedSmart Week event. WeedSmart Week Tickets We're so excited to be bringing WeedSmart Week to Dalby. Day one is a Forum Day with local and ...
Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this podcast episode, we catch up with some of our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists to chat about stopping weed seed set ahead of harvest. Southern Extension Agronomist, Greg Condon co-hosts on this episode. We hear from our Southern Extension Agronomist Chris Davey, who focuses on 2,4-D application. Our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, provides an update on how harvest is going in his region and what the additional rain has meant for weed control in the north. Western Ext...
Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MBIn this regional update, we're heading to the Western Region to catch up with Northampton farmer, Karl Suckling. Karl has just finished an expansive soil amelioration project on his farm, which has been very successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. He explains his approach and expands on what he'll be considering in the future for weed control at his place. Soil amelioration resources Article: How does renovating non-wetting sands help weed control? Podc...
Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA
October 12, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.39 MBIn this regional update, we're heading to the Western Region to catch up with Northampton farmer, Karl Suckling. Karl has just finished an expansive soil amelioration project on his farm, which has been very successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. He explains his approach and expands on what he'll be considering in the future for weed control at his place. Soil amelioration resources Article: How does renovating non-wetting sands help weed control? Podc...
Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap
September 21, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBProfessor Chris Preston, University of Adelaide joins us on this episode to talk about what growers should consider when planting the new Titan AX Barley. This new variety can be used as a strategic tool for controlling brome, barley grass and volunteer cereals. Chris explains how this variety came about and explains how to use this variety effectively. Also, we recap WeedSmart Week Mildura! We hear from attendees: Tyler Nelson, Kate Finger and Ash Teasedale. New content Take a read o...
Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap
September 21, 2022 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBProfessor Chris Preston, University of Adelaide joins us on this episode to talk about what growers should consider when planting the new Titan AX Barley. This new variety can be used as a strategic tool for controlling brome, barley grass and volunteer cereals. Chris explains how this variety came about and explains how to use this variety effectively. Also, we recap WeedSmart Week Mildura! We hear from attendees: Tyler Nelson, Kate Finger and Ash Teasedale. New content Take a read o...
Regional Update - Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium SA
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this Regional Update Podcast, we catch up with mixed farmer, Adam Morgan. Adam farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended WeedSmart Week Mildura. We hear about Adam's experience at the event and hear about the weed pressures on his farm. The region Adam farms in didn't receive rainfall over summer and so it was very dry coming into seeding, with little subsoil moisture, but things are looking more positive now, with some significant rainfall events throughout the growing...
Regional Update - Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium SA
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.65 MBIn this Regional Update Podcast, we catch up with mixed farmer, Adam Morgan. Adam farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended WeedSmart Week Mildura. We hear about Adam's experience at the event and hear about the weed pressures on his farm. The region Adam farms in didn't receive rainfall over summer and so it was very dry coming into seeding, with little subsoil moisture, but things are looking more positive now, with some significant rainfall events throughout the growing...
Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle
August 23, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this podcast, we’re finding out what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland Principal Research Scientist, Michael Widderick, joins us to share research results he and his team have been working on over the last 5 years. We also review how seeding went this year and consider the effectiveness of pre-emergent herbicides. Bayer Market Development Agronomist, Gus MacLennan joins us to discuss this t...
Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle
August 23, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this podcast, we’re finding out what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland Principal Research Scientist, Michael Widderick, joins us to share research results he and his team have been working on over the last 5 years. We also review how seeding went this year and consider the effectiveness of pre-emergent herbicides. Bayer Market Development Agronomist, Gus MacLennan joins us to discuss this t...
Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura
July 27, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this episode of the WeedSmart Podcast, we’re getting a preview of WeedSmart Week Mildura. Early bird tickets are on sale until July 31 – so make sure you get yours in the next couple of days so you don’t miss out on the discounted price! We hear from farmers Bec Marshall and Alistair Murdoch who will be presenting at WeedSmart Week Mildura. Nutrien Agronomist Andrew McMahen who is on our organising committee and will also be presenting, gives an overview of the issues in the region. We ...
Regional Update - Phil Smyth, Agronomist, Coorow, WA
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBNutrien 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. They're hopeful of some more rain, but they were able to get in a double knock this year, which many farmers haven't been able to do for four years. Phil talks about crop rotations and quite a few of the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics. You can learn more about these control solutions here. Learn more about We...
Dealing with stress on the farm and resistance testing wins
June 29, 2022 03:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about dealing with the stress of high farm input costs and labour shortages. Owen Catto from The Regional Men’s Health Initiative joins us to share some tips. We also get an update on resistance testing in Western Australia. Agvivo Agronomist Tim Boyes has embraced resistance testing with his WA based clients and coordinated closely with Dr Roberto Busi who runs University of Western Australia’s resistance testing service. Tim shares what impact resistance testing ...
Regional Update - Giles Kearsley, Agronomist, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
June 14, 2022 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MBOn the Regional update today Giles Kearsley from Nutrien at Cleve Ag Services joins us. Giles is based in Eyre Peninsula on the West Coast of South Australia. Our Southern Extension Agronomist, Chris Davey, recently went through this neck of the woods and so we thought it would be good to catch-up with Giles and see how his region is going. Giles gives us an update on how floods in January have impacted growers, gives an overview on how pre-emergent herbicides have performed and provide...
How smart phase farming can increase yield and a resistance status update
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this podcast, find out about the benefits of smart phase farming. The Agronomy team at the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative in Perth is in the last year of a project looking at this system and there’s some great yield benefits to consider. We also will be getting a resistance status update from Peter Boutsalis who does work for both the University of Adelaide and runs Plant Science Consulting. And lastly – we have an exciting webinar coming up this month with Tom Wolf, who m...
Regional Update - Sam Simons, Agronomist, Moree, NSW
May 18, 2022 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBIn this edition of the Regional Update, we’re heading to the Northern Region to catch up with Poole Ag Consulting Agronomist, Sam Simons. Sam is based in Moree, NSW. Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.
Competitive and profitable crops from fixing sub-soil acidity
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome to the WeedSmart Podcast! This week we’re focusing on the benefits of soil amelioration and the advantages of fixing sub-soil acidity. Our guests today include soil researcher Jason Condon from Charles Sturt University and NSW Department of Primary Industries Wagga Wagga Development Officer Helen Burns. They give some insights into research findings in the space. We also hear from farmer and agronomist, Sandy Middleton, who has had some massive wins with fixing subsoil acidity. ...
Regional Update - Lance Turner, East Pingelly, WA
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MBEast Pingelly grain farmer Lance Turner joins us on the Regional Update today. Pingelly is based in WA’s wheatbelt, and the region has had a pretty good start to the season. Lance reckons it's a great time to consider doing a double knock, with conditions lining up well. Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.
Regional Update - Lance Turner, East Pingelly, WA
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MBEast Pingelly grain farmer Lance Turner joins us on the Regional Update today. Pingelly is based in WA’s wheatbelt, and the region has had a pretty good start to the season. Lance reckons it's a great time to consider doing a double knock, with conditions lining up well. Learn more about WeedSmart by checking out our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.