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Weeds, 26 Jul 2022
Lasers and electricity show weed zapping potential
Researchers at the University of Sydney are exploring two new tools that could be developed to control weeds in crops
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Weeds, 25 Jul 2022
Researchers test non-selective electrical weeding
A weed management tool that uses electricity to kill weeds is undergoing tests in Western Australia
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Weeds, 27 Jun 2022
Stacking tactics for HRZ ryegrass control
Herbicide resistance continues to increase in the southern high-rainfall zone, highlighting the importance of using ‘stacked’ tactics to prolong the life of important chemistries in the ongoing battle against annual ryegrass.
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Weeds, 25 Jun 2022
Proactive plan key to FTR control
Demonstration sites in the northern region are showing that a proactive plan, with residuals, follow-up management and crop competition are good options in the FTR battle
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Weeds, 24 Jun 2022
What’s holding back area-wide management?
Area-wide management can reduce the spread of herbicide resistant weeds; the trick is moving this option from theory to practice
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Weeds, 06 May 2022
Weed-suppressive cover crops identified
Cover crops show their weed suppression credentials
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Weeds, 08 Apr 2022
New pre-emergent options and their fit in the farming system
Crop rotation will play an increasingly important role in weed control as growers grapple with the rising cost of inputs such as fertiliser and fuel in the 2022 season. New South Wales agronomist Greg Condon says the keys to new pre-emergent herbicide options are knowing which resistant weed population you're dealing with and choosing the best product.
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Weeds, 01 Apr 2022
Spotlight on pre-emergent herbicides for early sown wheat
New research into dry seeding, seeding rates and their interaction with pre-emergent herbicide effectiveness in controlling annual ryegrass was presented by Dr Mike Ashworth.
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Weeds, 31 Mar 2022
Oat growers embrace timely registration of key weed control option
Australian oat growers can be reassured of continued access to a popular pre-emergent herbicide this season thanks to a cross-industry investment resulting in the national registration of Nufarm TriflurX®.
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Weeds, 07 Mar 2022
How weed-competitive is your crop rotation?
A long-term study confirms some crop rotations are more likely than others to reduce the weed seedbank over time