Bedste WeedSmart-podcasts (2024)

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Seed dormancy 101 and a Western region update 44:04

5d ago44:04

44:04

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of the WeedSmart Podcast, we talk about how weed seeds can adapt their dormancy, discussing the selection pressures, interactions with herbicides and the recommended actions from growers to get ahead. We also caught up with Pete for a quick recap of the season in the West…

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Header Run – The imi resistance issue: Dealing with broadleaf weeds in 2024 and beyond 39:52

2M ago39:52

39:52

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Join WeedSmart Southern Extension Agronomists Jana Freebairn and Chris Davey in discussing the rising resistance to imi’s (imidazolinone) in broadleaf weeds, in 2024 and beyond. Imi resistance is a growing issue within our cropping systems and is becoming ever more important when conside…

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Regional Update – Ian Pursehouse, Grower, West Wyalong, NSW 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Ian Pursehouse is our guest for this episode of the Regional Update. Located in NSW, in West Wyalong, Ian and his family transitioned from a mixed operation to 100% dryland cropping in the late 2010's, and have been learning from every experience since. Ian has a systems-focused approach…

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Regional Update – Stuart Vlahov, Grower, Ellendale, WA 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This Regional Update Podcast episode, we're joined by grower Stuart Vlahov from Western Australia. Stu is a grower in Ellendale, WA, around 35kms south-east of Geraldton near Walkaway, who has recently been using two drones to spray crops within his mixed farming operation spanning 3500h…

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Looking forward to WeedSmart Week 2024! 23:10

5M ago23:10

23:10

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of the WeedSmart Podcast, we heard from Josh Hollitt, an Independant Agronomist located in the Eyre Peninsula, who is presenting at the upcoming WeedSmart Week in Port Lincoln. Speaking on summer weed control strategies, Josh has over a decade of experience to share and i…

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Regional Update – Vicky French, Grower, Derrinallum, Vic 7:59

6M ago7:59

7:59

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by former agronomist and grower Vicky French. With nearly 10 years of experience working for Elders as an agronomist, and now a grower with her husband in Derrinallum, Victoria, Vicky French has a wealth of knowledge to share - and will be …

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Deep placement of phosphorus and potassium (P&K) 57:04

6M ago57:04

57:04

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Joining us on this extra-long episode of the WeedSmart Podcast was Mike Bell, who shared his extensive experience of soil nutrition and more recent work into P&K deep placement in the northern regions. We also talked with Kurt Mayne, a grower from Rolleston, QLD, who has been implementin…

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Regional Update – Angus Dalgliesh, Agronomist, Cloncurry, QLD 16:12

7M ago16:12

16:12

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by agronomist Angus Dalgliesh. Angus is an agronomist with Nutrien Ag Solutions who has recently moved from Dalby to Cloncurry in north-west Queensland, taking on the challenge and opportunity in the burgeoning cropping region. Though weeds…

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Pre-emergent options and a resistance update 48:53

7M ago48:53

48:53

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we talk to Bevan Addison of Adama about pre-emergent herbicide options in canola, and getting the best out of products. We also spoke to Senior Research Officer Mechelle Owen, who works within the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) to monitor herbicide res…

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Regional Update – Cameron Jenkin, Farm Manager, Pindar, WA 11:12

8M ago11:12

11:12

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, our new podcast host (and WeedSmart Communications Lead) Siobhon Eacott talked to Farm Manager Cameron Jenkin. Cameron manages the wheat and chemical fallow operations of Mark and John Flannagan near Pindar, 125km east of Geraldton in WA in the low rainf…

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Management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds 44:03

9M ago44:03

44:03

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we look at management strategies for glyphosate resistant weeds. We're joined by University of Adelaide researcher Chris Preston, who recently presented on the topic at the GRDC Crop Updates in Dubbo. We're also joined by Delta Ag agronomist David Strahorn who speaks abo…

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Regional Update – James Kearines, Agronomist & Grower, Lake Cargelligo, NSW 10:42

10M ago10:42

10:42

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and agronomist James Kearines. James is an agronomist with Elders near Lake Cargelligo in central NSW, where he specialises in broadacre dryland agronomy, mainly dealing with the major crops of wheat, barley, canola, oats and puls…

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Spot spray technology - advantages and challenges of the latest equipment 41:32

10M ago41:32

41:32

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we delve into the world of spot spray technology. Rob Price, from South Australia, and Jake Hamilton, from Queensland, use Bilberry and John Deere See and Spray tech respectively. They explain their motivations for using the tech, and discuss the opportunities and challe…

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Regional Update – Matt Elliott, Grower & Agronomist, Nandaly, Vic 10:22

11M ago10:22

10:22

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Welcome back to the WeedSmart Podcast for 2024. This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and agronomist Matt Elliott. Matt farms with his family near Nandaly in the Mallee region of Victoria, and is also an agronomist with Dodgshun Medlin. They crop mainly wheat barley, …

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Wrapping up the 2023 season with a look at weed control across the country 48:24

1y ago48:24

48:24

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we wrap up the 2023 season by talking with our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists. Together, Northern Extension Agronomist Paul McIntosh, Southern Extension Agronomists Greg Condon and Chris Davey, and Western Extension Agronomist Peter Newman take us through the year that …

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Regional Update – Katrina Swift, Grower, Parkes, NSW 10:58

1y ago10:58

10:58

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower Katrina (Treen) Swift. Treen farms with her family near Parkes, NSW, where they grow summer and winter crops in incredibly variable conditions. They have 13 different crops in their toolbox, including but not limited to, sorghum, …

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Diverse crop rotations to drive profit and sustainability 44:07

1y ago44:07

44:07

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we talk about crop rotations with two researchers from CSIRO. CSIRO senior experimental scientist, Tony Swan, discusses the importance of diverse crop rotations, the benefits of a double break, and how well-planned crop rotations can help nitrogen management. CSIRO farmi…

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Regional Update – Dan Skerman, Grower and Agronomist, Dalby, Qld 9:30

1y ago9:30

9:30

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the Regional Update, we are joined by grower and Nutrien agronomist Dan Skerman. Dan farms with his family near Dalby, Qld, on 2000 ha. They grow cotton, sorghum and mungbean in summer and wheat, barley and chickpeas in winter. He gives us an update on how the season played …

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Crop preparation ahead of harvest and optimum harvester set-up for HWSC 43:12

1y ago43:12

43:12

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we talk about harvest preparedness. We hear from two of WeedSmart’s extension agronomists. WeedSmart southern extension agronomist, Chris Davey, discusses the different ways growers can get the crop dry enough to successfully put it through a harvester without any blocka…

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What's better out of hybrid and open-pollinated canola? 30:55

1y ago30:55

30:55

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this podcast, we’re talking about hybrid canola and how it might benefit your farming system. We’ll hear from AHRI Agronomy Lead, Mike Ashworth, who has done research in this space, as well as Wagga Wagga grower, Michael Molloy, who grows Clearfield canola. NEWS and LINKS WeedSmart We…

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Regional Update - Lance Turner, Grower, East Pingelly, WA 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

8:50

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! East Pingelly grain farmer Lance Turner joins us on the Regional Update today. Lance has farming land in the northern part of the Wheatbelt as well in Goodlands, as well as Corrigin. The home farm in Pingelly is and has had quite good rainfall, but as Lance says in the podcast, it's been…

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Enemy number one was ryegrass at Dubbo WeedSmart Week 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This week on the podcast we're hearing about the key messages shared by presenters and panel members at WeedSmart Week Dubbo. This was our 10th event and we also celebrated WeedSmart’s 10th anniversary. We had excellent presenters and lively panels at the forum day, machinery expo and fa…

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Regional Update – Jason Coleman, Grower, Temora, NSW 7:10

1+ y ago7:10

7:10

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Temora grower, Jason Coleman, joins us on the podcast today to give a recap on his experience at WeedSmart Week Dubbo and an update on his farming system. Jason farms with his family in Temora, NSW, on 6000 ha, growing primarily wheat and canola. He said his interest was piqued in the te…

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How to deal with resistant ryegrass incursions and an update on the Single Shot 31:00

1+ y ago31:00

31:00

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This is our 200th WeedSmart podcast episode – thank you for downloading the podcast and being part of the community since 2016. In this episode, we talk about weed hygiene and how to deal with resistant ryegrass incursions, with Moree agronomist Garry Onus. We also talk to Ben Single fro…

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Regional Update – Don Sampson, Central Queensland 9:20

1+ y ago9:20

9:20

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this Regional update, we head to Central Queensland, to hear from farmer Don Sampson. Don uses a blade plough that cuts weeds off at the roots without inverting the soil. This maintains soil moisture in his conservation farming system. We met Don back in 2019 at our Emerald WeedSmart …

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Sheep as a strategic weed control tool and Dubbo WeedSmart Week preview 35:00

1+ y ago35:00

35:00

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we catch up with two growers who will be presenting at WeedSmart Week Dubbo, as well as one of our panel chairs. Our guests provide insights into Western Plains farming systems, as well provide updates on how the season is playing out in this region. We hear from Heuston…

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Regional Update – Sandon Knipe, Grower, Spencers Brook, WA 14:51

1+ y ago14:51

14:51

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! For this Western Regional Update, we caught up with grower Sandon Knipe who runs a mixed farming enterprise with his family. We caught up in the field at his home farm based in Spencers Brook in WA's Avon Valley. Sandon explained they've expanded their enterprise away from this region, a…

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Growers explain how they spray strategically and effectively 35:28

1+ y ago35:28

35:28

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this podcast episode, we catch up with two growers to see how seeding is going and we get an insight into their farming systems. We hear from Collie, NSW, grower, Andrew Freeth, who outlines his spray application strategy. This is also the topic he'll be presenting at our upcoming Wee…

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Regional Update – Russell Zwar, Grower, Wirrabara, SA 10:41

1+ y ago10:41

10:41

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! An opportunity for a double knock has been few and far between for growers in the region surrounding Wirrabara in South Australia. Russell Zwar is grower in this area, with over 2000 hectares on a zero-till, strip and disc farming system. With an average 450-550mm annual rainfall, the Zw…

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Autumn knockdown update with Mark Congreve 39:25

1+ y ago39:25

39:25

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this podcast, we talk about getting the most out of your autumn knockdowns with Mark Congreve. My co-host Peter Newman also provides an update on the changes to the residue limits of canola treated with haloxyfop. Spray application links Watch Mark Congreve's webinar on glyphosate app…

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Regional Update - Peter Galea, Grower, Emerald, Qld 11:13

1+ y ago11:13

11:13

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! This month on the Regional Update, we head to the Northern Region to chat with Peter Galea, who is a grower just north of Emerald. Peter grows both grains and cotton. He joins host Jessica Strauss to run through his farming system and what works for him to control weeds. Upcoming webinar…

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Glyphosate resistance update and tips on pre-em herbicide use 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this podcast episode, we talk about glyphosate resistant ryegrass with WA grower Greg Curnow and get an overview on the new pre-emergent herbicides available and the stewardship around them from Dr Chris Preston. WeedSmart Week Dubbo WeedSmart Week Dubbo Tickets are live at early bird…

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Regional Update – Tim Trezise, Agronomist, Frankland River, WA 11:00

1+ y ago11:00

11:00

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of the Regional Update podcast, we head to the Western region to catch up with Frankland Rural Agronomist, Tim Trezise. Over the last few years, there has been a shift in farming systems, with canola being grown more. Historically it was a break crop, but with increased p…

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Strip tillage benefits and farm biosecurity insights from Dalby WeedSmart Week presenters 32:13

2y ago32:13

32:13

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode, we're focusing on the Northern Region, as we get insights into two of our WeedSmart Week Dalby presenter's farming systems. We hear from Wayne Ziesemer, whose farm we visited in Bongeen, Queensland. Wayne is passionate about strip tillage, as well as utilising his WEEDIT…

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Regional Update – Mark Habner, Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, SA 10:11

2y ago10:11

10:11

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this edition of the Regional Update, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Services Agronomist, Mark Habner. Mark is based in the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. There has been an increase in the adoption of weed seed impact mills, so we chat about what’s happening in that spac…

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Harvest recap across the regions 40:02

2y ago40:02

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Welcome to the WeedSmart Podcast! This is our first longer episode back. In this episode, we’ll be getting a recap from our extension agronomists on how harvest went. Greg Condon will give an overview of the Southern Region and Paul McIntosh will share what’s happening in the north. My c…

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Regional Update – WeedSmart Week Dalby preview 16:38

2y ago16:38

16:38

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! The WeedSmart Podcast is back for its 8th season! In this Regional Update episode, we catch up with our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, about what to expect at our upcoming event WeedSmart Week Dalby, which is happening on February 7-8. We also speak with local grower Jorda…

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Dealing with a wet harvest 37:58

2y ago37:58

37:58

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! 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 to get insights on dealing with a wet harvest. We hear from Agronomist Peter McKenzie from the Northern Region and our High Rainfall Zone Agronomist …

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Regional Update – Marty Chandler, Agronomist, Lower Eyre Peninsula 10:01

2y ago10:01

10:01

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On the Regional Update this month, we catch up with Nutrien Cummins Ag Agronomist, Marty Chandler, who is based in the Lower Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. Marty provides an overview of how harvest is going, particularly with the wet conditions that have been present. He also provide…

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Innovation in selective spray technology opening up grower's options 37:32

2y ago37:32

37:32

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this podcast episode, hosts Jessica Strauss and Peter Newman, welcome our latest WeedSmart Partner, Hardi! We catch up with Hardi Innovation Manager, Heath Thompson to discuss the partnership, as well as find out about the the stewardship around their GeoSelect site-specific spraying …

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Regional Update – Jake Hamilton, Farmer, Condamine, QLD 6:30

2y ago6:30

6:30

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! 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 Week Dalby on December 6 and 7 talking about how he’s getting residuals to work in his farming system. We catch up with him to find out about how thin…

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Crop topping tips to stop weed seed set pre-harvest 47:48

2y ago47:48

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! On this podcast episode, we catch up with some of our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists to chat about stopping weed seed set ahead of harvest. Southern Extension Agronomist, Greg Condon co-hosts on this episode. We hear from our Southern Extension Agronomist Chris Davey, who focuses on 2,4…

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Regional Update – Karl Suckling, Farmer, Northampton, WA 9:14

2y ago9:14

9:14

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this regional update, we're heading to the Western Region to catch up with Northampton farmer, Karl Suckling. Karl has just finished an expansive soil amelioration project on his farm, which has been very successful, but it's meant he's had to take a break from growing lupins. He expl…

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Considerations for Titan AX Barley and WeedSmart Week recap 34:21

2y ago34:21

34:21

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Professor Chris Preston, University of Adelaide joins us on this episode to talk about what growers should consider when planting the new Titan AX Barley. This new variety can be used as a strategic tool for controlling brome, barley grass and volunteer cereals. Chris explains how this v…

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Regional Update - Adam Morgan, Farmer, Geranium SA 10:58

2+ y ago10:58

10:58

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this Regional Update Podcast, we catch up with mixed farmer, Adam Morgan. Adam farms in Geranium, South Australia and recently attended WeedSmart Week Mildura. We hear about Adam's experience at the event and hear about the weed pressures on his farm. The region Adam farms in didn't r…

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Faba beans pack a punch against sowthistle 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this podcast, we’re finding out what gives faba beans the competitive edge when it comes to out-competing sowthistle. Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland Principal Research Scientist, Michael Widderick, joins us to share research results he and his team have been workin…

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Regional Update - Paul McIntosh, WeedSmart Northern Extension Agronomist 10:02

2+ y ago10:02

10:02

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! There's lots going on in the Northern region, so our Northern Extension Agronomist, Paul McIntosh, joins us for an update. Ryegrass is now present in the Northern region. Paul provides an update on this and what growers need to do to keep on top of it. Paul is also hosting a webinar with…

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Tackling brome and ryegrass in the Mallee at WeedSmart Week Mildura 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

51:24

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! 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 – so make sure you get yours in the next couple of days so you don’t miss out on the discounted price! We hear from farmers Bec Marshall and Alistair …

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Regional Update - Phil Smyth, Agronomist, Coorow, WA 7:47

2+ y ago7:47

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! Nutrien Agronomist Phil Smyth joins us on the Regional Update this week. Phil is based in Coorow, Western Australia and farmers in his region have had a good start to the season this year. They're hopeful of some more rain, but they were able to get in a double knock this year, which man…

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Dealing with stress on the farm and resistance testing wins 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

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Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! 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 Health Initiative joins us to share some tips. We also get an update on resistance testing in Western Australia. Agvivo Agronomist Tim Boyes has embrac…

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