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WeedSmart Podcast

WeedSmart
Weed Management
Weedsmart
Western Australia
Geraldton
Australia
Weed Management Organisation
Spray Technology
Harvest Weed Seed Control
Water Quality
Forbes, Australia
Herbicide Resistance
Self-Propelled Sprayers
Glyphosate Resistance
Hard Water
Angus Roberts
Ryegrass
Resistance Management
Weedsmart Big 6
Grower-Agronomist Relationship
Canola

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 so... more

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In this episode of Regional Update, we're joined by Joe Koch, a grower from the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Joe and his family run a mixed "crops and chops" operation in separate... more

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In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Shannon chats with South Coastal Agencies Lead Agronomist Rachel Minnett and Nutrien Farm Services Agronomist Tom Shaw about bridging the gap between... more

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In this episode of Regional Update, we're joined by Will Woolcock, Branch Manager and Agronomist at Nutrien in Emerald, QLD.

Will's territory extends about 200km north and south of Emera... more

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In this episode of Regional Update we're joined by Paul "Chippa" Ackland, senior agronomist at Central Ag Solutions in Arthurton SA. Following a very hot summer, some much needed March ra... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Koch
Grower from the Southern Flinders Ranges
Georgetown, South Australia farm
Episode: Regional Update - Joe Koch, Flinders Ranges, SA
Rachel Minnett
Lead Agronomist at South Coastal Agencies
South Coastal Agencies
Episode: Beyond Resistance - Growing the Next Gen of Agronomists with Nutrien's Rachel Minett and Tom Shaw
Tom Shaw
Farm Services Agronomist
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Episode: Beyond Resistance - Growing the Next Gen of Agronomists with Nutrien's Rachel Minett and Tom Shaw
Will Woolcock
Agronomist with Nutrien in Emerald
Nutrien
Episode: Regional Update - Will Woolcock, Emerald, QLD
Paul Ackland
Agronomist with Central Ag Solutions
Central Ag Solutions
Episode: Regional Update - Paul Ackland, Arthurton SA
Angus Roberts
Young farmer from Dandarragan, WA
Family farming operation in Dandaragan
Episode: Regional Update - Angus Roberts, Dandaragan, WA
Richard Holzknecht
RD&E Manager at Vicchem
Vicchem
Episode: Beyond Resistance - Spray Water Quality with Richard Holzknecht & Jeshua Smith
Jeshua Smith
Territory Manager, Southern New South Wales and Field Extension Lead
Vicchem
Episode: Beyond Resistance - Spray Water Quality with Richard Holzknecht & Jeshua Smith
Kate Shooter
Agronomist at McGregor Goulet
McGregor Goulet
Episode: Regional Update - Kate Shooter, Toowoomba, QLD

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Shannon Beattie
Host of multiple WeedSmart podcast series including Regional Update and Beyond Resistance

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Regional Update - Max Schmelzer, Jimbour Plains, SE Qld
Q: Max, how about advice that you've received over the years, whether it be from your family, neighbors, from other people in the operation, is there any sort of tips and tricks that they've given you that you really rely on?
Advice emphasizes using camera technology and swarm bots, early pest management, and trials with new practices like swathing Mengmeans; these approaches reduce harvest risk and improve timing and efficiency.
Regional Update - Max Schmelzer, Jimbour Plains, SE Qld
Q: Max, what are some of the key weed challenges that you guys do encounter in your area?
Weeds like fleabane and feather top are the most problematic due to glyphosate resistance, with milk thistle and other weeds also present; a shift to tech spraying and Weed Technology's swarm bot helps manage the seed bank and reduce reliance on blanket glyphosate.
Regional Update - Max Schmelzer, Jimbour Plains, SE Qld
Q: Max, you mentioned fall armyworm just then. Is that one of the main insect pests that you have a problem with at the moment? Or are there any other insects and pests that have been an issue in the region over the past few months?
Max notes fall armyworm as a current concern, with pressure varying by crop stage and timing; other pests like mice and midge are also managed, with midge pressure lower in drier periods, and some need for targeted sprays in sorghum.
Regional Update - Max Schmelzer, Jimbour Plains, SE Qld
Q: Max, let's get a little bit of an overview of your farming operation to start. Can you tell us where it is you're farming, and just a little bit of an overview of the operation there?
Max describes Jimba Plains, Queensland, with a summer-dominant rainfall pattern and recent good winter rains enabling both winter crops and summer crops like dryland cotton, sorghum, mung beans, and cereals such as barley and wheat; the approach focuses on ground cover to reduce runoff and maximize rainfall capture.
Regional Update - Kate Shooter, Toowoomba, QLD
Q: What strategies are you recommending for dealing with the high weed pressure, especially with winged weeds like feather top?
Emphasize constant monitoring, timely residuals, and crop rotation to break weed life cycles, plus exploring new chemistries and non-herbicide options where possible to diversify control methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions About WeedSmart Podcast

What is WeedSmart Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical weed management for broadacre farming across Australia, with a strong emphasis on regional updates, crop rotations, and resistance management. Across episodes, the discussion often weaves in the WeedSmart Big Six framework, use of precision ag tools, spray technology, and strategies to balance input costs with effective weed control. Guests range from regional agronomists and growers to industry scientists, sharing on-ground experiences, field-tested tactics, and technology-enabled solutions aimed at maintaining profitability and crop yields in variable climates. A notable strength is the blend of regional case studies with broader, science-based guidance, making it particularly useful for listeners who need ac... more

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4. Will Woolcock
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