Summer grass weed managemenet workshops - September 2026
Leading discussion will be ICAN senior consultants Mark Congreve and John Cameron. Summer grasses often drive decision making in the fallow and summer crops. The GRDC NGN project ‘Control strategies for key problem weeds in northern NSW’ has been developing and evaluating management advice for these widespread problems. This workshop discussion session compiles latest research into field-ready management advice for growers and agronomists.
Topics included
- Understanding the biology and ecology that drive these problem species
- Integrating multiple tactics into a cohesive strategy, including pre-and post-emergent herbicides and camera sprayers
- Optimising the performance of different herbicides and tank mixes
- Implementing strategies in fallow and summer crops
- Unmet research needs that growers and advisers would like to see addressed.
Dates and locations
- Quirindi - Tuesday 15 September, Club Quirindi, 86 Station St, Quirindi NSW 2343
- Bellata - Wednesday 16 September 2026, Bellata Golf Club, 80 Berrigal Creek Road, Bellata, NSW 2397
- Mungindi - Thursday 17 September 2026, Mungindi Golf Club, 1 Boomi Rd, Mungindi NSW 2406
- Croppa Creek - Friday 18 September 2026, Croppa Creek Bowling Club, 26 Aspley Drive, Croppa Creek NSW 2411
These GRDC supported workshops are free to attend but places are limited. Workshops start at 8:30 AM and run until 2:30 PM. Morning tea and lunch are provided.
Summer Grass Weeds Workshop Flyer
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Fleabane and milk thistle workshops - August 2025
Glyphosate resistant fleabane and milk thistle add cost and complexity to fallow management. In August 2025 a series of workshops presented the latest field ready research on managing these problem weeds.
Leading discussion was ICAN senior consultants Mark Congreve and John Cameron.
Topics included
- Understanding the biology and ecology that drive these problem species
- Integrating multiple tactics into a cohesive strategy, including pre-and post-emergent herbicides and camera sprayers
- Optimising the performance of different herbicides and tank mixes
- Unmet research needs that growers and advisers would like to see addressed
Notes from these workshops are available below.