WeedSmart provides solutions to control crop weeds using our ‘Big 6’ principles, utilising herbicide, mechanical and cultural tactics.
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WeedSmart Big 6
The WeedSmart Big 6 are a set of chemical, mechanical and cultural tactics to help growers control crop weeds and fight herbicide resistance. The Big 6 include:
- Rotate crops and pastures
- Increase crop competition
- Mix and rotate herbicides
- Optimise spray efficacy
- Stop weed seed set
- Implement harvest weed seed control
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Outmaneuver clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Clethodim resistance on the YP and similar regions in SA and Vic resulted from the cumulative effects of many factors over the last 25 years. Read More...
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Making farming systems WeedSmart
Use the WeedSmart Big 6 to formulate a plan that ensures every dollar spent is helping drive weed numbers down. Read More...
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Understanding resistance to DIM herbicides
Dr Peter Boutsalis says clethodim resistance can’t be ignored. Ryegrass plants that survive must be controlled with other tactics. Read More...
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Outmaneuver clethodim resistance in legume rotations
Clethodim resistance on the YP and similar regions in SA and Vic resulted from the cumulative effects of many factors over the last 25 years. Read More...
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Making farming systems WeedSmart
Use the WeedSmart Big 6 to formulate a plan that ensures every dollar spent is helping drive weed numbers down. Read More...
Ask an Expert
Understanding resistance to DIM herbicides
Dr Peter Boutsalis says clethodim resistance can’t be ignored. Ryegrass plants that survive must be controlled with other tactics. Read More...
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Clethodim resistance spike in canola rotations
Addressing widespread failure of clethodim applications for ryegrass control, particularly in canola crops in southern NSW. Read More...
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Testing for herbicide susceptibility and resistance
Testing weeds for herbicide susceptibility and resistance helps growers plan an effective weed control program. Read More...
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Blue lupin control in the pipeline
The focus of the development for a potential first imi-tolerant narrow-leafed lupin variety is on weed control efficacy against blue lupin. Read More...
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Winter crop profits hinge on effective summer weed management
Col McMaster says the average return on every dollar invested in complete summer weed control is $4.80, using 2025 costs and grain values. Read More...
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Keeping weed numbers low pays off in cotton
Cotton growers are keeping weed numbers low and preserving yield, mainly through effective herbicide use costing $387/ha annually. Read More...