Weeds

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

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
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Pests and weeds cost farmers billions

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

08 November 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

Dr Jahan Hassan, a specialist in drone services is leading a CQUniversity project that targets weeds. Picture courtesy CQUniversity.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

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 Department of Primary Industries principal research scientist, Dr Hanwen Wu, is offering free herbicide resistance testing of feathertop Rhodes grass.  Image courtesy  NSW DPI.
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NSW DPI seeking feathertop Rhodes grass samples for testing

Seeds needed for herbicide resistance testing

05 February 2023

 The AHRI has announced the Weed of the Year at a glitzy virtual event. Image courtesy AHRI
CROPPING

And the Weed of the Year Logie goes to….

AHRI has taken a light-hearted look at Australia’s top weeds

08 December 2022

  Versatile: The Seed Terminator can be fitted to a range of harvester brands including Case IH.
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Seed Terminator: Rise of the Machines

Versatile: The Seed Terminator can be fitted to a range of harvester brands including Case IH.

29 November 2022

The NSW DPI is urging those travelling interstate with harvest gear to be diligent with machinery clean down.
MACHINERY

Parthenium alert for grain harvest in NSW and Queensland

Machinery hygiene alert as harvest approaches

24 October 2022

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Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

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Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

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

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What's happening at Goldacres

2022 capped a big year for Goldacres, another model added- Prairie Pro Series 2 &

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: 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.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.