Weedsmart

 Grain grower and PWM sprayer operator at Collie, NSW, Andrew Freeth, says the correct setup of PWM sprayers is essential to avoid poor application results, including underdosing that could contribute to herbicide resistance. Photo courtesy WeedSmart.
MACHINERY

What's the best PWM approach for summer spraying?

Pulse Width Modulation tips and tricks for summer use

18 December 2023

 More than 200 attended the first day of WeedSmart Week which is underway in Dubbo in Central NSW. Photo Ben White.
CROPPING

WeedSmart Week underway in central NSW

WeedSmart Week has kicked off in Dubbo NSW

01 August 2023

 WeedSmart Week is scheduled for February in Queensland next year.  Picture Mark Saunders
CROPPING

WeedSmart Week returns to Queensland in 2023

WeedSmart Week postponed until February 2023

12 December 2022

 About 250 people attended the launch of WeedSmart Week in Mildura, Victoria, yesterday. Picture Mark Saunders.
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WeedSmart week under way in Mildura

Weed fest under way in Victoria's north west

30 August 2022

 A machinery expo will be part of WeedSmart Week this year, to be held in Mildura, Victoria. Picture Ben White.
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WeedSmart Week heading to Mildura

Mildura to host key weed event

25 May 2022

 Greg Condon, WeedSmart extension agronomist for southern NSW, said the five new pre-emergent herbicide products offer growers increased flexibility. Picture courtesy WeedSmart.
CROPPING

Maximising the benefits of new pre-em chemistry

Growers urged to get familiar with the latest pre-emergent herbicides

02 May 2022

 Dr Michael Walsh, director weed research at the University of Sydney, says the WeedAI image database will underpin future developments for machine learning in weed recognition. Image courtesy WeedSmart.
CROPPING

Aussie team advances weed recognition technology

Locally-developed machine learning for weed detection not far off

26 July 2021

Growers are being urged to be extra careful when mixing glyphosate and 2,4-D.
CROPPING

Resistance warning for some tank mixes

Antagonism between glyphosate and 2,4-D is increasing

01 February 2021

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Safety first for the year ahead

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.