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Weed management resources now available to veg growers
In this article, the team from the recently completed project A strategic approach to weed management for the Australian vegetable industry (VG15070) report on a … Read more
A strategic approach to weed management for the Australian vegetable industry
Project VG15070 ran from 2016 to 2021 with the goal of identifying and improving integrated management strategies for high-priority weeds. It followed an earlier scoping … Read more
A strategic approach to weed management for the Australian vegetable industry
This article is featured in Vegenotes 84 (Autumn 2022). Facilitators Project VG15070 was led by Associate Professor Paul Kristiansen from the University of New England. Major findings … Read more
Weed seed bank management using stale seed beds and inter-row cultivation
The team from the Hort Innovation-funded project A strategic approach to weed management for the Australian vegetable industry visited Schreurs & Sons in Clyde, Victoria … Read more
Webinar: Integrated weed management – a practical approach for veg growers
Integrated weed management (IWM) is vital for getting on top of weed problems in vegetable production. It involves combining all appropriate weed control options in … Read more
Webinars: Integrated weed management for vegetable growers
Integrated weed management (IWM) is vital for getting on top of weed problems in vegetable production. It involves combining all appropriate weed control options in … Read more
Video: A strategic approach to weed management
In 2018/19, the University of New England worked with Ivankovich Farms in Myalup and David Grays Aglink in Perth, Western Australia, on a two-season trial … Read more
Steve Allie: Grower focus on weeds reaps rewards
Making weed management a key on-farm priority has already resulted in future cost-benefits for Western Australian vegetable growing operation, The Loose Leaf Lettuce Company. Weeds … Read more
Final report: Economics of weed management in the Australian vegetable industry
Weeds are a persistent problem for many vegetable producers in Australia. Although the economic impact of weeds on Australian vegetable production has been estimated at … Read more
Assessing the economic impact of weeds in Australian vegetable production
In 2019, a case study assessment of the farm-level economic impacts of weeds in vegetable production was completed as part of a broader weed management … Read more
Field day to show WA growers cover crop benefits for weed management
The University of New England and vegetablesWA are hosting a field day at the cover crop trial site at Ivankovich Farms in Myalup, WA.
Forthside Open Day focusses on crop and soil health for greater productivity
An eager crowd arrived at the Forthside site on Wednesday 10 October to hear from speakers and see new practices in the field.