Overdependence On Agrochemicals

Herbicide resistant weeds and the overdependence on agrochemicals are on the rise within central western NSW. For example, the glyphosate resistant weeds that are now quite common within Australian farming systems include fleabane, annual ryegrass, barnyard grass, liver seed grass, windmill grass and brome grass just to name a few. Within Australian farming systems, weeds are having the largest impact...Read More

By Caitlin Langley   Farmers and managers understand that one of the keys to the reduction of weed populations and increasing drought tolerance in pasture is getting away from conventional monoculture.  Indeed many are progressing to the idea that by having multiple grass varieties in a pasture system by investing in greater pasture biodiversity it will encourage long term persistence.  Biodiversity in...Read More