Crop weeds
Weeds are estimated to cost Australian agriculture more than $2.5 billion per year. Understanding weeds and the various methods to control them ultimately reduces costs and improves productivity.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development conducts research into the management of weeds and has developed integrated weed management (IWM) packages, that incorporate a number of varied weed control options, including chemical, physical and biological strategies, are vital for sustainable weed management in this state.
Weed populations that have developed herbicide resistance, where standard herbicide treatments are no longer effective, pose an increasing threat to WA's agricultural production.
See Also
- Crop weeds: integrated weed management (IWM)
- Herbicides
- Summer weeds
- Control of green bridge for pest and disease management
- GRDC Research Updates 2017: Annual ryegrass viable seed reduced by desiccation and swathing of canola
- Research Updates 2017: Eleven years of narrow row spacing – higher yield and fewer weeds
- GRDC Research Updates 2017: Improving adoption of IWM practices for managing emerging weeds in the western region
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