Weeds

GRDC partners in $47m Weed Management Initiative

GRDC announced a $47m initiative to support growers in tackling weeds.

28 February 2025

Drone project leads Dr Jahan Hassan and Dr Nahina Islam are using artificial intelligence to combat weeds in cotton.

Autonomous artificial intelligence tackles weeds in Queensland

Researchers are using drones, imagery and faster processing to spray weeds in cotton.

26 February 2025

UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi says using paraquat tank-mixed with a residual product has shown promising results to managing ryegrass resistant to both glyphosate and paraquat. Credit: UWA.

Study uncovers insight into managing dual-resistant ryegrass

Work is underway to delay herbicide resistance

24 May 2024

Weevils and rust fungus will be introduced as biocontrol agents for invasive weeds. Photo courtesy of NSW Department of Planning and Environment.

NSW Government funds invasive weed biocontrol project

NSW Government invests in program targeting invasive weeds using approved biological control agents.

27 November 2023

Pests and weeds cost farmers billions

Farmers spend $3.8b annually on pest and weed management, say ABARES.

08 November 2023

WeedSmart Week underway in central NSW

WeedSmart Week has kicked off in Dubbo NSW

01 August 2023

IoT-augmented drones to take war on weeds to the skies

CQUniversity research to combine hi-tech drones and precision weed map

12 February 2023

NSW DPI seeking feathertop Rhodes grass samples for testing

Seeds needed for herbicide resistance testing

05 February 2023

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RESEARCH

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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 Kondinin team.

Research Report: Large Square Baler Testing (March 2025)

This month Kondinin Group has capacity tested four high-density, large square balers in what is believed to be a first for Australia. Balers from Krone, Kuhn, Massey Ferguson and New Holland were put through their paces, working in windrowed straw.

Research Report: Rural Communications (February 2025)

With the departure of 3G technology and the emergence of 5G and satellite options, there are significant changes on the connectivity horizon. This month Kondinin Group engineers Ben White and Josh Giumelli investigate what is the best way to stay connected in regional and remote areas.

Research Report: Chaser Bins (January 2025)

Chaser bins play a vital role when it comes to on-farm grain logistics. The January Research Report features a comprehensive round up of the latest chaser bins of 30 tonnes-plus capacity.

Research Report: Succession Planning (December 2024)

This month's research report, compiled with the input of John White, Rural Generations, is a great resource for succession planning. A key message from the report is to start succession planning as soon as possible.

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