The Prosperous Farmer

Michael Walsh on alternative weed control options for current farming systems.


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Why are alternative methods of weed control systems important? Which options will become commercially available for farmers?

Michael Walsh from the Gulbali Institute, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga details the new technologies on weed control. With the development of electrical and chemical weeding systems, targeted tillage, and automated laser delivery system through robotics, Michael unpacks the opportunities, challenges and potential adoption of these technologies.

Michael Walsh presented at the GRDC Update at Keith in August 2025, on 'Novel weed control technologies with potential for use in Australian grain production systems'.

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The Prosperous FarmerBy MacKillop Farm Management Group