Autumn knockdown update with Mark Congreve
Episode description
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In 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
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 growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.
We’re excited to be bringing WeedSmart Week back to New South Wales for our 10th event and to celebrate WeedSmart’s 10th anniversary! Don’t miss the celebration.
The program consists of a Forum day at the Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre and farm visits in the Western Plains to see how forward-thinking growers are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their businesses. Get your tickets here.
New content
- Barley grass infestations of cereal crops have increased in southern and western Australia. GRDC partners in these regions tested localised integrated weed management strategies at demonstration sites in key low-rainfall zones. Read the report on our website here.
- Our webinar recording for 'Beating barley grass despite resistance and dormancy challenges' is now available. You can watch it here.
- We have a case study on Michael and Marnie Fels, who are based in the Wittenoom Hills of Western Australia. Cultural weed control has been a major focus for Mic and Marnie Fels. The resulting low weed numbers mean
Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website.
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