The behaviour of weeds has changed significantly in Western Australia over the past three decades, which has resulted in the increased emergence of minor weeds. The WA Department of Primary...
Category: Weeds
Pacific Seeds launches new herbicide resistant hybrid canola following Chinese approval
Market-leading seed producer Pacific Seeds has announced plans to launch two new canola varieties to the Australian market, following the Chinese government’s approval of the Bayer-developed...
Researchers explore promising novel approach to control wild radish weed
Wild radish is a major weed for Australian cereals, accounting for $53-72 million per year in crop losses. Now, Australian researchers are shedding light into an innovative molecular approach that,...
Grain growers embarking on sowing 2020’s winter crops are advised to factor the soil persistence of herbicides into their programs. Weed specialist Mark Congreve, of Independent Consultants...
Research project on novel weed management identifies tactics for mixed farming systems
Charles Sturt collaborative research identifies new and effective weed management strategies for no-till and mixed farming systems. An innovative long-term research project investigating weed...
The Australian Government has announced a $13 million competitive grant round that will promote the development of breakthrough pest animal and weed control tools. Minister for Agriculture, Drought...