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On today’s Regional Update Podcast, we’re going to focus on the weed Matricaria, which has been a growing concern in Western Australia’s eastern Wheatbelt since it first emerged the late 1960s. Matricaria has spread to neighbouring regions and developed into a weed of serious concern for growers, particularly those in the Geraldton and Kwinana port zones. Alex Douglas from DPIRD joins us to explain how to identify and control this weed.You can find further information on this weed by checking out this GRDC Paddock Practices article: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/west/2020/june/paddock-practices-herbicide-timing-key-in-managing-matricariaAlex Douglas also has written a Grains Research Update paper on Matricaria which you read here: http://bit.ly/2TOHT05

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On this week's Regional Update we're zoning in on Central Queensland, with Rolleston grower, Kurt Mayne. You might remember Kurt from his involvement at Emerald WeedSmart Week in 2019 and previous podcast appearances. Kurt gives us an overview of weeds causing issues in his region and how best to deal with them.

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Today on the podcast we’re going to be getting the details on getting spray application right with expert, Bill Campbell. We’ll also be finding out a bit more about the MCPA LVE shortage and what considerations you need to make for alternative weed control solutions with Nufarm National Technical Lead, André Sabeeney.Podcast Hosts: Jessica Strauss & Peter NewmanProducer: Jessica Strauss

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Today on the Regional Update we’re catching up Geraldton based consultant, Chris Pinkney. Chris is one of the Directors of Agrarian Management. His area got hit pretty hard recently by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga colliding with a cold front which saw winds rip through the region, blowing away valuable topsoil from farmland in the process. We’ll find out about those seasonal conditions and get some tips on keeping on top of weeds specific to this region.

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On this Regional Update podcast, we get an update on Central Queensland from Nutrien Ag Agronomist, Anthony Lee, based in Clermont.

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Today on the podcast we’re focusing on the use of pre-emergent herbicides and knockdowns, with a special focus on group Gs.Associate Professor Dr Chris Preston from the University of Adelaide joins us to talk about how Group G herbicides fit into farming systems and what role they are playing as an increasingly popular tool to control weeds.We’ll also be catching up with Delta Ag Director and Farm Consultant, Tim Condon. Tim provides an overview of where the season is at, with a focus on the Southern region, including knockdowns and pre-emergent herbicides. We’ll also touch on controlling weeds along fencelines.If you'd like to check out our latest webinar "Know thy enemy – biology of our most problematic crop weeds with Dr Catherine Borger", click here: https://weedsmart.org.au/webinars/know-thy-enemy-biology-of-our-most-problematic-crop-weeds-with-dr-catherine-borger/Our upcoming webinar is on June 12 and is entitled "New chemistry - What's new, what's coming & how to keep them for longer with Greg Condon". You can register for it here: https://uwa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JBzle1E7R_-21FxTiTD-IAAnd finally - our new resource on in-crop weeds is available here: https://weedsmart.org.au/keep-control-weeds-in-crop/ _______________________________________________Podcast hosts: Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman

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Today on the Regional Update, we mix it up a bit by focusing on a problematic weed in the Basalt to Bay region - gorse weed. The seed of this weed can last over 50 years and can cause havoc for farmers as it is difficult to get control of and also can acidify the soil it grows in. Basalt to Bay Landcare Project Manager, Lisette Mill runs a project to control this weed in the region. She talks about some handy resources at the end of the podcast too - you can find those here: http://www.basalttobay.org.au/Also, you can find more information from the Victorian Gorse Taskforce here: https://www.facebook.com/VictorianGorseTaskforce/

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On this episode, we’re catching up with Farm and General Agronomy Manager, Greg Warren. He’s based in Esperance and is going to give us a regional update on this area which is in the South East of Western Australia. We also discuss how WeedSmart Week will be coming to Esperance next August!

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Today's podcast focuses on getting tank mixes right to avoid glugs and ensure they’re as effective as they can be.Bayer Market Development Agronomy and Field Leader of Integrated Weed Management Australia, Craig White, talks to us about how to get mixing orders right to avoid glugs in tanks and to get the best tank-mix possible. We also hear about a new formulation of Sakura called Sakura Flow.Nufarm Territory Manager for the Downs, Maranoa and South West Queensland, Malcolm Salisbury joins us on the podcast to provide an overview of some of the considerations that need to be made when mixing herbicides for the Northern Region. He also has some general tips on mixing too!

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Today on the WeedSmart regional update, we catch up with B & W Rural agronomist, Casey Onus. Casey is based in Moree and gives us an update on Northern NSW, with a focus on residual herbicide use.

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