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Weeds, 13 Dec 2023
Researcher encourages pre-sowing fenceline sprays
Spraying fencelines in early autumn enables weeds to be targeted when they are small
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Weeds, 02 Nov 2023
Annual ryegrass targeted for termination in every crop
Tim Williams says the decision to buy a Seed Terminator is paying off with less reliance on pre-emergence herbicides in some crops.
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Weeds, 01 Nov 2023
Collaborative weed control a winner against Feathertop Rhodes grass
New research has found that collaborative and agronomic weed management strategies can reduce the spread of Feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) in Queensland and New South Wales.
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Weeds, 31 Oct 2023
Harvest weed seed control embraced to target escapes
For the past six years, harvest weed seed control with chaff carts and now a mill have been used as a tactic to manage weeds.
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Weeds, 26 Sep 2023
Grower networks raise awareness of ‘under-the-radar’ challenges
Investment through GRDC’s National Grower Network allows weeds that pose localised challenges to cropping systems to come under examination as part of efforts to optimise control strategies
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Weeds, 18 Sep 2023
Roadside slashing a good option in addressing weeds
Managing roadside feathertop Rhodes grass with frequent slashing, while addressing weed spread at paddock boundaries, shows promise.
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Weeds, 13 Sep 2023
Weed movement tracked to help inform management plans
Using genetics, research is helping to uncover weed mobility, which is important data for area-wide management approaches.
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Weeds, 14 Aug 2023
Nucleic acids – a next-gen weed management tool
Herbicide resistant weeds are continually evolving in farming systems and new management solutions are being sought. Associate Professor Todd Gaines from Colorado State University in the USA is investigating molecular based strategies that could precisely target problem weeds. He is sharing his learnings with the Australian industry whilst on sabbatical at the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative.
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Weeds, 10 Aug 2023
Herbicides from fungi
Fungal species produce an overwhelming diversity of bioactive substances that can be beneficial or detrimental to those exposed to them. Hera Nguyen from the University of Western Australia is using novel genome mining technology to hunt for fungal molecules that could provide new modes of action as herbicides for application in the grain industry.
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Weeds, 07 Jul 2023
WeedSmart Week 2023 celebrates a decade of weed innovation
WeedSmart, in collaboration with the GRDC, has announced the 10th WeedSmart Week.