GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Pre Sowing Strategies
Summary
(4:45) Chris Preston – School of Agriculture Food & Wine, The University of Adelaide
Improving the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides – Implications for this season
Don’t be caught of guard with your pre-emergent herbicides this season on heavy stubbles and hard setting soils. Chris provides key insights into the incorporation and mobility of pre-emergent chemistry.
(33:50) Paul Umina – Cesar Australia
Tackling what’s likely to bug you this season – slaters, millipedes and earwigs (Cesar Australia)
The high stubble loads, and wet spring has provided an ideal environment for insect pests. Paul explains what to be on the lookout for, as well as key insights into the control of earwigs, millipedes and slaters.
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