WeedSmartAU
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WeedSmart delivers science-backed, sustainable weed control solutions to Australian growers and advisors.
Stay tuned for weedy conversations and relevant stories, or get in touch at [email protected].
Stay tuned for weedy conversations and relevant stories, or get in touch at [email protected].
Tune in to a panel discussion with Bill Campbell (CampbellAg) and growers Cameron Jenkin, Dylan Hirsch & Chad Eva for the low-down on boomspray setup for optical spot spraying. buff.ly/XuGsLEd
Can't get enough? Check out all the WeedSmart Week 2025 recordings! buff.ly/75v3bel
Can't get enough? Check out all the WeedSmart Week 2025 recordings! buff.ly/75v3bel
Farming @ Scale Technology & Spraying
Getting swarm bot sprayers to work at scale Speaker: Cameron Jenkin, Grower Boomspray setup for optical spot spraying Panel Session: Bill Campbell, CampbellAg;…
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February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Tune in to a panel discussion with Bill Campbell (CampbellAg) and growers Cameron Jenkin, Dylan Hirsch & Chad Eva for the low-down on boomspray setup for optical spot spraying. buff.ly/XuGsLEd
Can't get enough? Check out all the WeedSmart Week 2025 recordings! buff.ly/75v3bel
Can't get enough? Check out all the WeedSmart Week 2025 recordings! buff.ly/75v3bel
Integrated weed management has a synergistic effect – more bang for your buck! When there is a competitive crop growing, the herbicides work better and harvest weed seed control works better. Many little hammers to keep weed numbers low pays off. 🔨 🔨 🔨
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Making farming systems WeedSmart - WeedSmart
Use the WeedSmart Big 6 to formulate a plan that ensures every dollar spent is helping drive weed numbers down.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Integrated weed management has a synergistic effect – more bang for your buck! When there is a competitive crop growing, the herbicides work better and harvest weed seed control works better. Many little hammers to keep weed numbers low pays off. 🔨 🔨 🔨
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Interested in future knockdown strategies? Check out this panel session with Bill Moore, Roberto Busi and Daniel Birch. buff.ly/pmoCCqt
And if you're keen for more cracking content like this, head to our website for all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025! buff.ly/75v3bel 💥
And if you're keen for more cracking content like this, head to our website for all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025! buff.ly/75v3bel 💥
Knockdown strategies to make the best of our future farming systems
Knockdown strategies to make the best of our future farming systems Speaker: Bill Moore, Agronomist, Nufarm WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge…
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February 10, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Interested in future knockdown strategies? Check out this panel session with Bill Moore, Roberto Busi and Daniel Birch. buff.ly/pmoCCqt
And if you're keen for more cracking content like this, head to our website for all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025! buff.ly/75v3bel 💥
And if you're keen for more cracking content like this, head to our website for all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025! buff.ly/75v3bel 💥
Getting some spraying done during the warmer weather? 🌞🌡️ Check out this advice from Dr Chris Preston on maximising spray efficacy in different temperature conditions:
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February 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Getting some spraying done during the warmer weather? 🌞🌡️ Check out this advice from Dr Chris Preston on maximising spray efficacy in different temperature conditions:
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Got cletho-resistant ryegrass? 7 yrs of data from sthn NSW supports a shift to robust, profitable systems using double-breaks to broaden the herbicide program, build soil N and target late-emerging and resistant weeds to prevent seed set.
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February 7, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Got cletho-resistant ryegrass? 7 yrs of data from sthn NSW supports a shift to robust, profitable systems using double-breaks to broaden the herbicide program, build soil N and target late-emerging and resistant weeds to prevent seed set.
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🥊 Knockdowns! 🥊 Learn all about future challenges and the latest strategies for glyphosate and paraquat resistant ryegrass with Roberto Busi and Daniel Birch. buff.ly/HBlusUY
And in other knockout news... all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are available online now! buff.ly/75v3bel
And in other knockout news... all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are available online now! buff.ly/75v3bel
Knockdowns – Future Challenges & Strategies
Challenges with glyphosate and paraquat resistant ryegrass Speaker: Roberto Busi, Researcher, DPIRD Managing glyphosate resistance – a grower’s perspective!…
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February 6, 2026 at 9:39 AM
🥊 Knockdowns! 🥊 Learn all about future challenges and the latest strategies for glyphosate and paraquat resistant ryegrass with Roberto Busi and Daniel Birch. buff.ly/HBlusUY
And in other knockout news... all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are available online now! buff.ly/75v3bel
And in other knockout news... all the forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are available online now! buff.ly/75v3bel
Congratulations Dr Rick Llewellyn on receiving the 2026 @theGRDC Seed of Light (South) award!👏
Amongst Rick's many contributions to weeds research, he has also been very generous sharing his time & knowledge, helping farmers & agronomists tackle herbicide resistance.
Amongst Rick's many contributions to weeds research, he has also been very generous sharing his time & knowledge, helping farmers & agronomists tackle herbicide resistance.
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Congratulations Dr Rick Llewellyn on receiving the 2026 @theGRDC Seed of Light (South) award!👏
Amongst Rick's many contributions to weeds research, he has also been very generous sharing his time & knowledge, helping farmers & agronomists tackle herbicide resistance.
Amongst Rick's many contributions to weeds research, he has also been very generous sharing his time & knowledge, helping farmers & agronomists tackle herbicide resistance.
Get a head-start on your weed control in 2026! Check out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter featuring all the latest advice and news from the world of weeds.⤵️
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February 5, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Get a head-start on your weed control in 2026! Check out the latest edition of our monthly newsletter featuring all the latest advice and news from the world of weeds.⤵️
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And if you want the goss piping hot, make sure to subscribe now so you don't miss a thing! buff.ly/g6oopIO 📣
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And if you want the goss piping hot, make sure to subscribe now so you don't miss a thing! buff.ly/g6oopIO 📣
Eagle-eyed viewers might've spotted WeedSmart's Paul McIntosh on Channel 7 News last week! buff.ly/Ut6SFSb 🤩
Paul has been busy sharing his wisdom at a @MungbeanAU agronomy course in Toowoomba, where his module on weed control is always a highlight! 🫘🌿🫘🌿
Paul has been busy sharing his wisdom at a @MungbeanAU agronomy course in Toowoomba, where his module on weed control is always a highlight! 🫘🌿🫘🌿
4.8K views · 26 reactions | Mungbeans, one of Australia's highest-value summer crops, have been the centre of discussion at a learning course in Toowoomba. The two-day event was about helping young farmers and agronomists sharpen their skills and share ideas. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Toowoomba
Mungbeans, one of Australia's highest-value summer crops, have been the centre of discussion at a learning course in Toowoomba. The two-day event was about helping young farmers and agronomists...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Eagle-eyed viewers might've spotted WeedSmart's Paul McIntosh on Channel 7 News last week! buff.ly/Ut6SFSb 🤩
Paul has been busy sharing his wisdom at a @MungbeanAU agronomy course in Toowoomba, where his module on weed control is always a highlight! 🫘🌿🫘🌿
Paul has been busy sharing his wisdom at a @MungbeanAU agronomy course in Toowoomba, where his module on weed control is always a highlight! 🫘🌿🫘🌿
Register now for a free ticket to WeedSmart and Riverine Plains' Optical Spot Spray Technology Field Day! buff.ly/9vi2wox
Gain advice on OSST set-up, operation & ROI, chat to suppliers & hear about what’s been working for other growers.
Gain advice on OSST set-up, operation & ROI, chat to suppliers & hear about what’s been working for other growers.
February 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Register now for a free ticket to WeedSmart and Riverine Plains' Optical Spot Spray Technology Field Day! buff.ly/9vi2wox
Gain advice on OSST set-up, operation & ROI, chat to suppliers & hear about what’s been working for other growers.
Gain advice on OSST set-up, operation & ROI, chat to suppliers & hear about what’s been working for other growers.
📸 Our Southern Extension Agronomist, Chris Davey, in action @theGRDC Research Update in Adelaide! 🤩 🎤
Chris was joined by Peter Boutsalis & Luke Wilkins for an industry panel on converting herbicide resistance test reports into effective paddock actions. 🚜
Chris was joined by Peter Boutsalis & Luke Wilkins for an industry panel on converting herbicide resistance test reports into effective paddock actions. 🚜
February 3, 2026 at 6:45 AM
📸 Our Southern Extension Agronomist, Chris Davey, in action @theGRDC Research Update in Adelaide! 🤩 🎤
Chris was joined by Peter Boutsalis & Luke Wilkins for an industry panel on converting herbicide resistance test reports into effective paddock actions. 🚜
Chris was joined by Peter Boutsalis & Luke Wilkins for an industry panel on converting herbicide resistance test reports into effective paddock actions. 🚜
📣 Attention WA growers!
Bill Campbell will be presenting hands-on workshops covering sprayer set-up, calibration and best-practice application. Keep an eye out Mullewa, Narrembeen, Northampton, Northam, Newdegate & Wagin!
Details @theGRDC: buff.ly/hzun9jt (RSVPs due soon‼️)
Bill Campbell will be presenting hands-on workshops covering sprayer set-up, calibration and best-practice application. Keep an eye out Mullewa, Narrembeen, Northampton, Northam, Newdegate & Wagin!
Details @theGRDC: buff.ly/hzun9jt (RSVPs due soon‼️)
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 AM
📣 Attention WA growers!
Bill Campbell will be presenting hands-on workshops covering sprayer set-up, calibration and best-practice application. Keep an eye out Mullewa, Narrembeen, Northampton, Northam, Newdegate & Wagin!
Details @theGRDC: buff.ly/hzun9jt (RSVPs due soon‼️)
Bill Campbell will be presenting hands-on workshops covering sprayer set-up, calibration and best-practice application. Keep an eye out Mullewa, Narrembeen, Northampton, Northam, Newdegate & Wagin!
Details @theGRDC: buff.ly/hzun9jt (RSVPs due soon‼️)
Resistance to DIM chemistry is due to target-site resistance – Peter Boutsalis explains why it has taken longer to ‘arrive’ than is usually expected for herbicides that target a single site within the weed.
Understanding resistance to DIM herbicides - WeedSmart
Dr Peter Boutsalis says clethodim resistance can’t be ignored. Ryegrass plants that survive must be controlled with other tactics.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Resistance to DIM chemistry is due to target-site resistance – Peter Boutsalis explains why it has taken longer to ‘arrive’ than is usually expected for herbicides that target a single site within the weed.
Once established, gazanias can compete strongly with legume crops and can also survive well within dense cereal crops. Read more about Dr Ali Bajwa’s research here: buff.ly/OLa9LK9 or catch him @theGRDC Research Update in Adelaide! 🏵️
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Once established, gazanias can compete strongly with legume crops and can also survive well within dense cereal crops. Read more about Dr Ali Bajwa’s research here: buff.ly/OLa9LK9 or catch him @theGRDC Research Update in Adelaide! 🏵️
ICYMI: Catch up on Craig Topham's presentation on how to mix & rotate in pre-emergent herbicides to manage ryegrass. buff.ly/dDhpJdW 🌿
And if you're looking for more juicy news... All forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🤩
And if you're looking for more juicy news... All forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🤩
Mix & Rotate in pre-emergent herbicides to manage ryegrass
Speaker: Craig Topham, Agrarian Management WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and…
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January 30, 2026 at 10:02 AM
ICYMI: Catch up on Craig Topham's presentation on how to mix & rotate in pre-emergent herbicides to manage ryegrass. buff.ly/dDhpJdW 🌿
And if you're looking for more juicy news... All forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🤩
And if you're looking for more juicy news... All forum recordings from WeedSmart Week 2025 are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🤩
In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops. He’s recommending a farming systems response!
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January 29, 2026 at 8:55 AM
In 2025, Greg Condon, WeedSmart’s extension agronomist in southern NSW, saw widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops. He’s recommending a farming systems response!
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Missed our last webinar? Catch up now! buff.ly/mAwT6dG
Hear from expert agronomists Paul McIntosh and Tony Lockrey on the GOOD, BAD & UGLY uses of residual herbicides! 🤠🐴🌵
Hear from expert agronomists Paul McIntosh and Tony Lockrey on the GOOD, BAD & UGLY uses of residual herbicides! 🤠🐴🌵
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Missed our last webinar? Catch up now! buff.ly/mAwT6dG
Hear from expert agronomists Paul McIntosh and Tony Lockrey on the GOOD, BAD & UGLY uses of residual herbicides! 🤠🐴🌵
Hear from expert agronomists Paul McIntosh and Tony Lockrey on the GOOD, BAD & UGLY uses of residual herbicides! 🤠🐴🌵
WeedSmart’s Big 6 strategy includes 3 herbicide stewardship pillars to manage herbicide resistance risk. The other 3 pillars provide tools to drive down the weed seedbank. See how they work together to combat DIM resistance.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM
WeedSmart’s Big 6 strategy includes 3 herbicide stewardship pillars to manage herbicide resistance risk. The other 3 pillars provide tools to drive down the weed seedbank. See how they work together to combat DIM resistance.
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Ryan Pratten, (Muldoon Pratten Ag Consulting, Narromine) is urging growers to integrate pre-emergent residual herbicides into their weed control program for winter crops, along with other strategies that minimise the number of weeds that survive and set seed. 🌿 buff.ly/5YbjcW2
January 24, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Ryan Pratten, (Muldoon Pratten Ag Consulting, Narromine) is urging growers to integrate pre-emergent residual herbicides into their weed control program for winter crops, along with other strategies that minimise the number of weeds that survive and set seed. 🌿 buff.ly/5YbjcW2
Couldn't make it to WeedSmart Week last year? You're in luck! Recordings of all the forum presentations are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🚜
✨ Check out Panel 2: "Mix & Rotate Session for the Midwest – Putting Less Reliance on One Pre-Em Alone!" buff.ly/Nerxwgh 🌾 🌿
✨ Check out Panel 2: "Mix & Rotate Session for the Midwest – Putting Less Reliance on One Pre-Em Alone!" buff.ly/Nerxwgh 🌾 🌿
Mix & Rotate Session for the Midwest – Putting less reliance on one pre-em alone!
Session Chair: Peter Newman, WeedSmart Extension Agronomist Speaker: Craig Topham, Agrarian Management Panel Session: Matt Willis, Bayer CropScience; Ben Parkin,…
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January 22, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Couldn't make it to WeedSmart Week last year? You're in luck! Recordings of all the forum presentations are now available online: buff.ly/75v3bel 🚜
✨ Check out Panel 2: "Mix & Rotate Session for the Midwest – Putting Less Reliance on One Pre-Em Alone!" buff.ly/Nerxwgh 🌾 🌿
✨ Check out Panel 2: "Mix & Rotate Session for the Midwest – Putting Less Reliance on One Pre-Em Alone!" buff.ly/Nerxwgh 🌾 🌿
📣 Attn Urana: Join WeedSmart and Riverine Plains for a season wrap-up and Optical Spot Spraying Technology (OSST) field day! Explore the future of summer fallow weed control and check out the latest equipment.
📍13th Feb, Urana Sportsground, 8:00am - 1:30pm.
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📍13th Feb, Urana Sportsground, 8:00am - 1:30pm.
More info: buff.ly/K5s0re5
January 20, 2026 at 1:57 AM
📣 Attn Urana: Join WeedSmart and Riverine Plains for a season wrap-up and Optical Spot Spraying Technology (OSST) field day! Explore the future of summer fallow weed control and check out the latest equipment.
📍13th Feb, Urana Sportsground, 8:00am - 1:30pm.
More info: buff.ly/K5s0re5
📍13th Feb, Urana Sportsground, 8:00am - 1:30pm.
More info: buff.ly/K5s0re5
Check out the latest episode of our Regional Update podcast featuring special guest, Kate Shooter, agronomist at McGregor Gourlay, Toowoomba.
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Download here, or on your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/mNtWIa8 🎧
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Check out the latest episode of our Regional Update podcast featuring special guest, Kate Shooter, agronomist at McGregor Gourlay, Toowoomba.
Download here, or on your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/mNtWIa8 🎧
Download here, or on your favourite podcast app: buff.ly/mNtWIa8 🎧
Wondering whether new sprayer gear is worth the price? 🚜 Peter Newman has run the figures.
He says that, generally, optical sprayers will pay for themselves when a grower is doing at least one pass for summer weed control and spraying broadleaf weeds in cereals.
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He says that, generally, optical sprayers will pay for themselves when a grower is doing at least one pass for summer weed control and spraying broadleaf weeds in cereals.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Wondering whether new sprayer gear is worth the price? 🚜 Peter Newman has run the figures.
He says that, generally, optical sprayers will pay for themselves when a grower is doing at least one pass for summer weed control and spraying broadleaf weeds in cereals.
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He says that, generally, optical sprayers will pay for themselves when a grower is doing at least one pass for summer weed control and spraying broadleaf weeds in cereals.
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Didn't make it to WeedSmart Week in Geraldton last year? Catch up now! Recordings of all the forum presentations are available online: buff.ly/75v3bel
Not sure where to start? Kick off with "The Big 6 – A Short History of Weed Control in the Midwest." buff.ly/ROSQueD 🌾🌿🎥
Not sure where to start? Kick off with "The Big 6 – A Short History of Weed Control in the Midwest." buff.ly/ROSQueD 🌾🌿🎥
The Big 6 – A short history of weed control in the Midwest and how the Big 6 works here
Session Chair: Peter Newman, WeedSmart Extension Agronomist Panel Session: Bevan Addison, Adama; Andrew Messina, Grower; Tony Rosser; Agronomist WeedSmart Week…
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January 17, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Didn't make it to WeedSmart Week in Geraldton last year? Catch up now! Recordings of all the forum presentations are available online: buff.ly/75v3bel
Not sure where to start? Kick off with "The Big 6 – A Short History of Weed Control in the Midwest." buff.ly/ROSQueD 🌾🌿🎥
Not sure where to start? Kick off with "The Big 6 – A Short History of Weed Control in the Midwest." buff.ly/ROSQueD 🌾🌿🎥
🌾 Research undertaken at Narrabri (NSW) and Hermitage (QLD) found that halving sorghum row spacing can halve weed seed production in both feathertop Rhodes grass and awnless barnyard grass. 🔎 Need a refresher on the findings? Check out our article: buff.ly/Ldr7sn1
January 15, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🌾 Research undertaken at Narrabri (NSW) and Hermitage (QLD) found that halving sorghum row spacing can halve weed seed production in both feathertop Rhodes grass and awnless barnyard grass. 🔎 Need a refresher on the findings? Check out our article: buff.ly/Ldr7sn1