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Can I retain stubble and keep weeds under control?

Grain Central - CSIRO Agriculture and Food | Tony Swan

Type: Article
Knowledge level: Intermediate

Farm Table says:

Tony presents a short and long answer to each question posed.

Growers can manage stubble without compromising weed, disease and pest management or the timeliness of the seeding operation, according to CSIRO Agriculture and Food senior experimental scientist, Tony Swan.

In this article, Tony presents rules of thumb and findings from trial results. He investigates the following questions:

  • Does choice of seeder type influence weed control?

  • What options do I have if stubble is too thick to sow through?

 

2017 - Australia - Grain Central - CSIRO Agriculture and Food | Tony Swan
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Tags:
stubblesowingweedsstubble managementstubble weeds

Farmer Questions:
Does choice of seeder type influence weed control?What options do I have if stubble is too thick to sow through?Can I retain stubble and keep weeds under control?

Interest Area: Broadacre CroppingSource Country: AustraliaType: ArticleVerb: Read thisKnowledge Level: Intermediate

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