published by Karen Herbert on 13 May 2016 - 2:19pm
The Silverleaf Nightshade Team have spoken to hundreds of farmers and advisors thoughtout the past two years collating their tips and tricks learnt from tacking with this persistent weed.
Here are this week's tips and tricks:
1. The ‘dual action’ approach still has some issues with the re-emergence. Farmers estimate about 90% effectiveness with the second application in preventing re-emergence
The Silverleaft Nightshade Team have spoken to hundreds of farmers and advisors thoughtout the past two years collating their tips and tricks learnt from tacking with this persistent weed. Over the next few weeks I'll be posting 5 consistent key messages and advice:
1. Perennial weeds need attention every year (to prevent seed set and control rootbank)
2. Farm hygiene is important so that seeds and roots are not transferred from paddock to paddock or to neighbouring properties
