Autumn knockdown update with Mark Congreve

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In this podcast, we talk about getting the most out of your autumn knockdowns with Mark Congreve.

My co-host Peter Newman also provides an update on the changes to the residue limits of canola treated with haloxyfop.

Spray application links

• Watch Mark Congreve's webinar on glyphosate application here. 
• Read our article discussing spray quality, nozzles and application here. 
• Learn about the expanded options for spot sprayers and access more resources here. 

WeedSmart Week Dubbo

WeedSmart Week Dubbo Tickets are live at early bird prices, and you get a 10% discount if you’re in a grower or agronomist group of 5 or more. 

Join us at WeedSmart Week Dubbo from the 1st to the 3rd of August 2023. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.

We’re excited to be bringing WeedSmart Week back to New South Wales for our 10th event and to celebrate WeedSmart’s 10th anniversary! Don’t miss the celebration.

The program consists of a Forum day at the Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre and farm visits in the Western Plains to see how forward-thinking growers are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their businesses. Get your tickets here. 

New content

• Barley grass infestations of cereal crops have increased in southern and western Australia. GRDC partners in these regions tested localised integrated weed management strategies at demonstration sites in key low-rainfall zones. Read the report on our website here. 
• Our webinar recording for 'Beating barley grass despite resistance and dormancy challenges' is now available. You can watch it here. 
• We have a case study on Michael and Marnie Fels, who are based in the Wittenoom Hills of Western Australia. Cultural weed control has been a major focus for Mic and Marnie Fels. The resulting low weed numbers mean they can still use a range of ‘older’ off-patent herbicides, which helps keep herbicide costs to a minimum.
• For Ask and Expert this month, we caught up with Damon Grace, general manager of the COtL Mesonet in South Australia, says specialised mesonets can provide the data for informed decisions surrounding spray drift and other weather-related herbicide efficacy parameters, such as optimal temperature for applying specific herbicides. Learn more here. 

Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. 

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