WeedSmart Podcast
Welcome to the WeedSmart Podcast Channel!
Each fortnight we'll bring you updates and in-depth interviews with farmers, agronomists and weed researchers from around our north, south and west cropping regions. #AusAg #Broadacre #Grains #Cotton #WeedManagement
Our regional update will talk to our industry leaders focusing on managing weeds, emerging regional issues and practical science-based solutions for use on-farm by you. #RegionalUpdate
Our technical update will speak with leading experts to bring the latest application of science to paddock supply chain of diverse weed management to mitigate herbicide resistance and maximise crop gross margins. #BeyondResistance
Our current podcaster, Shannon Beattie, will bring the conversation to you in your paddock, ute or tractor, so you can stay connected and plan ahead for future diverse weed management on your farm. Shannon will be joined by our team of WeedSmart Extension Agronomists Pete Newman, Chris Davey, Jana Freebairn, Greg Condon and Paul McIntosh.
Listen in to the latest podcast or scroll our back catalogue for progressive weed management over the years in Australian broadacre agriculture. Our previous podcasters Siobhon Eacott and Jessica Strauss provide a range of great interviews with farmers and agronomists for a local updates or technical experts bringing the science to you.
Stay connected. Stay informed. Stay WeedSmart.
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- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 231
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Regional Update – Tim Trezise, Agronomist, Frankland River, WA
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In this episode of the Regional Update podcast, we head to the Western region to catch up with Frankland Rural Agronomist, Tim Trezise.
Ove…
Strip tillage benefits and farm biosecurity insights from Dalby WeedSmart Week presenters
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In this episode, we're focusing on the Northern Region, as we get insights into two of our WeedSmart Week Dalby presenter's farming system…
Regional Update – Mark Habner, Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, SA
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On this edition of the Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, Mark Habner.
Mark is based in the Lower E…
Harvest recap across the regions
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Welcome to the WeedSmart Podcast! This is our first longer episode back. In this episode, we’ll be getting a recap from our extension agro…
Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby preview
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The WeedSmart Podcast is back for its 8th season!
In this Regional Update episode, we catch up with our Northern Extension Agronomist, Pau…
Dealing with a wet harvest
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Welcome to the last WeedSmart Podcast of 2022. On this episode, we catch-up with an expert from each cropping region in the eastern states…
Regional Update – Marty Chandler, Agronomist, Lower Eyre Peninsula
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On the Regional Update this month, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Agronomist, Marty Chandler, who is based in the Lower Eyre Peninsul…
Innovation in selective spray technology opening up grower's options
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On this podcast episode, hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman, welcome our latest WeedSmart Partner, Hardi! We catch up with Hardi Innov…
Regional Update – Jake Hamilton, Farmer, Condamine, QLD
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Today on the podcast we catch up with Jake Hamilton, who is a farmer from Condamine in Queensland.
Jake will be involved in our WeedSmart …
Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest
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On this podcast episode, we catch up with some of our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists to chat about stopping weed seed set ahead of harves…
Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA
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In this regional update, we're heading to the Western Region to catch up with Northampton farmer, Karl Suckling.
Karl has just finished an…
Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap
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Professor Chris Preston, University of Adelaide joins us on this episode to talk about what growers should consider when planting the new …
Regional Update - Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium SA
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In this Regional Update Podcast, we catch up with mixed farmer, Adam Morgan.
Adam farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended …
Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle
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In this podcast, we’re finding out what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Department of Ag…
Regional Update - Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist
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There's lots going on in the Northern region, so our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, joins us for an update.
Ryegrass is now …
Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura
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On this episode of the WeedSmart Podcast, we’re getting a preview of WeedSmart Week Mildura. Early bird tickets are on sale until July 31 …
Regional Update - Phil Smyth, Agronomist, Coorow, WA
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Nutrien Agronomist Phil Smyth joins us on the Regional Update this week. Phil is based in Coorow, Western Australia and farmers in his reg…
Dealing with stress on the farm and resistance testing wins
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In this episode, we talk about dealing with the stress of high farm input costs and labour shortages. Owen Catto from The Regional Men’s H…
Regional Update - Giles Kearsley, Agronomist, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
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On the Regional update today Giles Kearsley from Nutrien at Cleve Ag Services joins us.
Giles is based in Eyre Peninsula on the West Coast…
How smart phase farming can increase yield and a resistance status update
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On this podcast, find out about the benefits of smart phase farming. The Agronomy team at the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative i…