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Updated weed guide now available to growers

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Apr 13, 2024

The Weed Control in Winter Crops management guide aims to support decision making for a profitable cropping season.

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The guide has been published early to support growers planning for sowing their winter crops and the supporting herbicide program.

New content and resources include:

Supporting data on adoption of optical spray technology, which has seen an increase in adoption over time
Herbicide advice for weeds specifically to faba bean, lentil and vetch crops, with each crop becoming more popular in a winter cropping regime
A list of new products available to the industry is listed at the front of the guide, with their use patterns included in the relevant tables in the book.

The Weed Control in Winter Crops guide can be found online at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au, from DPI offices or from the upcoming GRDC Grower Updates.

Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said the regular and reliable support provided by the guide is available again and includes weed control methods, using herbicides successfully and reducing herbicide spray drift.

NSW DPI project officer and the guide’s author Penny Heuston described it as a vital resource that supports farmers to keep on top of weeds.

“Planning ahead, including reviewing farm management plans using a range of information sources is critical for the cropping season this year,” she said.