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Crop It Like It's Hot: Expert tips to boost grass-weed control

Join Ash Ellwood as she chats with three experts all things grass-weeds

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Crop It Like It's Hot: Expert tips to boost grass-weed control

In this episode, join Ash Ellwood as she chats with three industry experts about all things grass-weed control.Ìý

Take a deep dive into the recent dry summer and its impacts on weed pressures and seedbanks, as well as the availability of new and existing chemistry. Learn how growers can balance their herbicide timing and spending to minimise resistance on farm, and discover top tips for minimising resistance.

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With mostly dry weather continuing into autumn so far, we also discuss the risks and rewards associated with drilling early, as well as what growers can do to manage grass weeds in an early-drilled crop.

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Speakers

  • John Cussans - Weed science principle consultant - ADAS
  • Dr Will Smith - Technical lead - Gowan Crop Protection
  • Mark Hemmant - Technical manager - Agrovista

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