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
WeedSeeker 2 overview and weed control findings from CSIRO
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On the podcast this week, we find out about the new bells and whistles of the WeedSeeker 2 and we also get an insight into the weed contro…
Stripper front and chaff deck system explainer and grain storage tips
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On the podcast today, you're joined by co-hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman to find out some practical tips on grain storage and delv…
Setting up your harvester for HWSC and practical resistance testing tips
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As you’re probably already aware, here at WeedSmart we’re big advocates of harvest weed seed control. However, getting this right starts w…
New herbicide resistance test and getting crop topping right
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It’s that time of year where crop topping is on the agenda. In this podcast, we catch up with WeedSmart Southern Extension Agronomist, Gre…
Redekop weed seed impact mill and hay market overview
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In the podcast this week we chat with Redekop’s Trevor Thiessen about their weed seed impact mill, the Seed Control Unit, or SCU. Redekop …
New chemistry derived from the Aussie bottlebrush; BASF new actives and Tecfarm mills
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The theme of the podcast this week is new tools! We talk about new weed seed impact mills out of Tecfarm and also look at some new chemist…
'Mind-boggling' array of machinery on display at Horsham WeedSmart Week
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This week we have an array of interviews from the ground at Horsham WeedSmart Week. Join your hosts, Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman, as …
Robotics, 70 ft blade plough and weed chipper on display at Emerald WeedSmart Week
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Join your co-hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman to recap Emerald WeedSmart Week, which took place in Central Queensland on August 13-1…
Ray Harrington reckons farmers are calling the shots + paired row sowing with Jack Desbiolles
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Australian farming treasure Ray Harrington joins us on the podcast to share his success with getting on top of weeds in his farming system…
Clever Crop Stalker provides unique option for shielded spraying
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Join your co-hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman to learn the latest in precision ag and find out more about Emerald, the location of o…
Drone to tractor fallow weed solution saving up to 95% on herbicide costs
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Emerald WeedSmart Week is less than a month away, so Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, guest co-hosts with Jessica Strauss to …
Farming with the premise of reducing reliance on chemicals
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This week on the WeedSmart podcast, Jessica Strauss interviews co-host Peter Newman on why he's telling farmers they might not need a knoc…
The cost of a bad herbicide mix and innovative farmer Tim Rethus talks about his farming system
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Herbicide mixes are not all one of the same. The efficacy of a mix can be affected significantly by the adjuvant its mixed with. On this p…
Addressing roadside weeds and previews to WeedSmart Week in Emerald and Horsham
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We're excited to officially launch the ticket sales for not one, but two WeedSmart Week events in 2019 in this podcast. Our extension agro…
How to address soil compaction
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Soil compaction is an issue farmers face in regions across the country, however, there are some unique differences between management appr…
Weather forecast accuracy and crop competition trial results
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This week on the podcast, we look into how to utilise weather forecasts and get the latest information on crop competition trials conducte…
Chaff dump management and 'strip and disc' systems
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Did you know you can bale your chaff dumps? South Australian farmer Andrew Ridgway, who is based in Pine Hill, has baled his chaff dumps t…
Vertical iHSD test results + the WEEDit
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Technology in agriculture is rapidly evolving and being adopted by farmers in Australia. In this podcast, we catch up with the University …
Our new Diversity Era course 'Pre-emergent Herbicides 101' is now live
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Our new free course is here! In this podcast, you'll hear from your co-hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman, who are joined by course pr…
Farmers share their harvest experience with weed seed impact mills and GRDC Updates
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In our last podcast we heard from weed seed impact mill company representatives, so this week we're hearing from farmers on the ground and…