Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we talk about potential new herbicide tolerant pulse varieties and we also get a summary of how WeedSmart Week in Clare went.Agriculture Victoria’s Dr Garry Rosewarne is our first guest. He joins us to talk about the research he’s been leading in looking at herbicide tolerances in pulses. As many growers are aware, pulses have limited in-crop herbicide options. However, with the development of breeding techniques ...
Sep 09, 2020•28 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today we’re catching up with WA farmer, Dylan Hirsch, for the regional update. Dylan is a self-professed farming and science geek and he was a 2018 Nuffield Scholar recipient. Dylan farms in Latham, which is in the mid-west of WA.You can follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/hirschirsch Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us ...
Aug 30, 2020•11 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! After a short break, we're back! Today we’re catching up with Business Development Manager West at Bayer, Hugh Trenorden about the lifting of the GM moratorium in South Australia and what that means for growers.WeedSmart Week in Clare is also next week! You can still get tickets up until midnight tonight. You can find out more about the event and get your tickets here: https://weedsmart.org.au/weedsmart-week-south-australia/In light o...
Aug 26, 2020•33 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! After a short break, the Regional Update is back.On this episode, we're catching up with Ben Wundersitz who farms on the Yorke peninsula at Anna Binna. Ben gives us an overview of the seasonal conditions he's been experiencing in his region as well as a teaser as to what he'll be sharing in his presentation at WeedSmart Week in Clare next week. Anna Binna is spread across 6,000 hectares, from Port Victoria to Price and employs five fu...
Aug 23, 2020•6 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this week's Regional Update, CSIRO Agriculture's Dr Stephen Yeates is taking us all the way up north to the Burdekin to give a Northern Regional Update. Steve has been working on a GRDC invested project in this area and will reveal some of the key outcomes. He also gives an insight into the farming systems in this region and how best to keep on top of weeds. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed managem...
Aug 02, 2020•10 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we have a special preview of WeedSmart Week in Clare. As you might have already seen, WeedSmart Week is going ahead and tickets are now on sale!In this podcast, we’re going to be hearing from YP AG Agronomist, Chris Davey who has helped put the event together and will also be presenting on our Forum Day. We’ll also be hearing from grower Jarred Tilley. Jarred will be hosting a farm visit at his property for WeedSm...
Jul 28, 2020•28 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! David Kingston is a mixed farmer from The Rock in southern New South Wales. He farms with his brother and they're making decisions on their farm on how to get on top of glyphosate resistant ryegrass. His brother recently attended a workshop in Temora which was put on by Farmlink and the GRDC which delved deeper into glyphosate resistance. David and his brother have made some big changes in response to the ryegrass problem they're faci...
Jul 26, 2020•9 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update podcast, we are going to be getting the details on the 2020 Summer Weed Survey of WA Cropping districts, which GRDC invested in. Between January and April this year, 197 paddocks were surveyed to assess for what weeds were present to provide a detailed insight into the trends in Summer weed emergence. We’re going to be chatting with Andrew Storrie, also known as AGRONOMO, to find out more. In this podcast,...
Jul 19, 2020•9 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the WeedSmart podcast we’re focusing on problem weeds across Australian cropping regions. We’ll be hearing about the weed blue lupins from WA grower Jamie Greaves. We’ll also be focusing on Feathertop Rhodes Grass and how this is proving to be an issue for growers in Northern New South Wales, with sporadic patches popping up. University of Adelaide Professor, Dr Chris Preston and Northern Grower Alliance CEO, Richard Daniel, ...
Jul 15, 2020•46 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update Podcast, we’re catching up with our WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh. Paul is going to give us some pointers on what to be mindful of with summer planting in the Northern region. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a month...
Jul 12, 2020•7 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update Podcast, we’re chatting with Neil Durning, who is a Private Agronomist with Riverina Independent Agronomy. Neil facilitated a glyphosate resistance ryegrass day last week, supported by the GRDC and FarmLink, which was held in southern New South Wales. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: T...
Jul 05, 2020•8 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we’re going to be learning about how to use S-Metolachlor effectively and within the guidelines. Area Sales Manager from Syngenta Crop Protection for the Northern Commercial Unit, Tim Fraser joins us to tell us about this. We also will be hearing from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development grain researcher, Martin Harries, about a six-year focus paddock survey he has led. The survey work Mar...
Jul 01, 2020•30 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On today’s Regional Update Podcast, we’re going to focus on the weed Matricaria, which has been a growing concern in Western Australia’s eastern Wheatbelt since it first emerged the late 1960s. Matricaria has spread to neighbouring regions and developed into a weed of serious concern for growers, particularly those in the Geraldton and Kwinana port zones. Alex Douglas from DPIRD joins us to explain how to identify and control this wee...
Jun 28, 2020•9 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this week's Regional Update we're zoning in on Central Queensland, with Rolleston grower, Kurt Mayne. You might remember Kurt from his involvement at Emerald WeedSmart Week in 2019 and previous podcast appearances. Kurt gives us an overview of weeds causing issues in his region and how best to deal with them. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forg...
Jun 21, 2020•5 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we’re going to be getting the details on getting spray application right with expert, Bill Campbell. We’ll also be finding out a bit more about the MCPA LVE shortage and what considerations you need to make for alternative weed control solutions with Nufarm National Technical Lead, André Sabeeney.Podcast Hosts: Jessica Strauss & Peter NewmanProducer: Jessica Strauss Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 fra...
Jun 17, 2020•36 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update we’re catching up Geraldton based consultant, Chris Pinkney. Chris is one of the Directors of Agrarian Management. His area got hit pretty hard recently by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga colliding with a cold front which saw winds rip through the region, blowing away valuable topsoil from farmland in the process. We’ll find out about those seasonal conditions and get some tips on keeping on top of weeds specif...
Jun 14, 2020•8 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this Regional Update podcast, we get an update on Central Queensland from Nutrien Ag Agronomist, Anthony Lee, based in Clermont. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update? Subscribe here! Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about? Send us an em...
Jun 07, 2020•7 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we’re focusing on the use of pre-emergent herbicides and knockdowns, with a special focus on group Gs.Associate Professor Dr Chris Preston from the University of Adelaide joins us to talk about how Group G herbicides fit into farming systems and what role they are playing as an increasingly popular tool to control weeds.We’ll also be catching up with Delta Ag Director and Farm Consultant, Tim Condon. Tim provides ...
Jun 03, 2020•29 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update, we mix it up a bit by focusing on a problematic weed in the Basalt to Bay region - gorse weed. The seed of this weed can last over 50 years and can cause havoc for farmers as it is difficult to get control of and also can acidify the soil it grows in. Basalt to Bay Landcare Project Manager, Lisette Mill runs a project to control this weed in the region. She talks about some handy resources at the end of t...
May 31, 2020•12 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this episode, we’re catching up with Farm and General Agronomy Manager, Greg Warren. He’s based in Esperance and is going to give us a regional update on this area which is in the South East of Western Australia. We also discuss how WeedSmart Week will be coming to Esperance next August! Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our...
May 24, 2020•6 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today's podcast focuses on getting tank mixes right to avoid glugs and ensure they’re as effective as they can be.Bayer Market Development Agronomy and Field Leader of Integrated Weed Management Australia, Craig White, talks to us about how to get mixing orders right to avoid glugs in tanks and to get the best tank-mix possible. We also hear about a new formulation of Sakura called Sakura Flow.Nufarm Territory Manager for the Downs, M...
May 20, 2020•49 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the WeedSmart regional update, we catch up with B & W Rural agronomist, Casey Onus. Casey is based in Moree and gives us an update on Northern NSW, with a focus on residual herbicide use. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update? Subscribe here! Go...
May 17, 2020•9 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this episode, we catch up with Tasmanian grower and GRDC southern panel member, Michael Chilvers. Michael gives us a regional update and also tells us a bit more about our upcoming webinar on Friday on ryegrass control in the high rainfall zone. Michael is keen to encourage growers to take a more integrated approach to weed control. You can register for our webinar on Friday here: https://t.co/AgW35xGwBl?amp=1 Learn more about Weed...
May 10, 2020•6 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week, we're catching up with University of Adelaide weeds researcher, Dr Peter Boutsalis, to talk about the latest resistance testing results he’s collated, tips on post-em weed control and FMC’s new product, Overwatch. We're also going to hear from FMC Australasia R&D Manager, Geoff Robertson, to get the rundown their new product, Overwatch. Overwatch has now received full registration in Australia and will be available for ...
May 06, 2020•31 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this episode, we’re catching up with Nutrien Ag Solutions Agronomist, Ross Pomroy. He’s based in Dalby and is going to give us a regional update on the Darling Downs. Ross works in cotton and all broadacre crops, both summer and winter, as well as irrigation scheduling. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/...
May 03, 2020•5 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this episode, we catch up with Agrivision Agronomy Consultant Matt Bissett. He’s based in Swan Hill in the Victorian Mallee. He’s going to give a regional update on the Central and Southern Mallee and Northern Wimmera. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a monthly updat...
Apr 26, 2020•7 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the podcast we’re doing a special on intercropping and companion cropping.Before we get into it, here's what both intercrops and companion crops are:Intercrop: where two or more species are sown and harvested together with the objective to harvest the grain of both species. Companion crop: Where two or more species are sown together with the objective to harvest the grain of a single species. The other species are either graz...
Apr 22, 2020•49 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Bayer Market Development Agronomy and Leader of Integrated Weed Management Australia, Craig White, joins us for a Regional Update for the South West of Western Australia. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update? Subscribe here! Got a question or topic you are ...
Apr 19, 2020•9 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Today on the Regional Update Podcast, we chat with Rural Directions Graduate Agribusiness Consultant, Jana Dixon.Jana is based in Clare, South Australia and provides a great regional update for what growers and advisors should be considering at the moment, with a particular focus on knockdown herbicides. We also provide an update on what is happening with WeedSmart Week in Clare. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for ...
Apr 12, 2020•11 min
Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! We're very excited to announce on the podcast that our new Crop Competition 101 course is now live! On the podcast, we chat with Dr Michael Widderick and Dr Gurjeet Gill about their contributions to the course. You can register for this free online course here: https://www.diversityera.com/courses/crop-competition-101We also hear from agronomist Andrew Johnson from Dalby Rural supplies to get an update on using knockdowns.And on the p...
Apr 08, 2020•37 min
