Why crop topping is a great tool to prevent weed seed set

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!It's hard to believe that harvest is just around the corner! In light of this fast approaching reality, we wanted to talk about crop topping and spray topping.  Each of our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists provide a rundown on what to look out for in their cropping regions in regards to crop topping, swathing and desiccation. Paul McIntosh, Northern Region: crop topping or swathing/windrowing winter pulses, e.g. faba beans - jump to listen at 18:00Jana Dixon, High Rainfall Zone:  crop topping barley and spray topping pastures - jump to listen at 30:00Chris Davey – desiccation and crop topping pulses - jump to listen at 41:30Greg Condon – crop topping canola - jump to listen at 55:00Dr Chris Preston, University of Adelaide, also joins us to explain the mode of action classification system changes from a letters system to numbers system and what it’ll mean for growers. Helpful linksGRDC Pre-Harvest Herbicide Use Fact SheetGlobal Herbicide Classification Look-UpRecent WeedSmart ContentNews Article: Chaff carts were made for feeding livestockAsk an Expert Article: How can I set up my summer crops to help manage weeds?  Our expert is Belinda Chase, who is an Agronomist with Dalby Rural SuppliesWebinar recording: Mixed farming – does it really help control resistant weeds? Greg Condon hosts and Agronomist Craig Drum is our guest presenter. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. Don't forget to follow us on our socials @WeedSmartAUTwitter/X Facebook Instagram Bluesky LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update?  Subscribe here!Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about?  Send us an email: [email protected] up our other WeedSmart podcasts & audio: #RegionalUpdates & #BeyondResistance podcasts for great stories from across the Australian growing regions.  #Paddocktalk fortnightly weed management news & updates for you.#drivesafe #farmsafe