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Vertical iHSD maintains high kill rate

INDEPENDENT testing has shown both horizontal and vertical mill versions of the integrated Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD) to be 98 per cent effective for eliminating annual ryegrass.

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 Recent testing has shown that the vertical mill version of the iHSD will kill at least 98 per cent of ryegrass seeds. Picture Josh Giumelli.

Recent testing has shown that the vertical mill version of the iHSD will kill at least 98 per cent of ryegrass seeds. Picture Josh Giumelli.

Dr Michael Walsh, director Weed Research, Faculty of Science, The University of Sydney has been testing the efficacy of impact mills on weed seeds since the early days of development of the HSDs. "The...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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