June 4, 2014

Grain growers have been urged to incorporate additional measures to combat herbicide resistance to stem the advance of emerging resistance to the most valuable weed control chemical – glyphosate. Several recent surveys by the Department of Agriculture and Food have confirmed that resistance to label rates of glyphosate is increasing. Department senior research officer John Moore encouraged growers to add vigilant crop hygiene to their existing herbicide resistance strategies to address the glyphosate risk. “Glyphosate

The below advert includes details on the Biosecurity Industry Funding Schemes for the 2014-2015 financial year.  Please note that there have been no changes to the area of operation or contribution rates for the three Schemes from last year.  If producers wish to opt out, they must submit their form (available from www.agric.wa.gov.au/bam/opting-out) by 30 June 2014. (Click to enlarge)

Producers are encouraged to read the latest Livestock Producers Assurance bulletin, which showcases the program and highlights educational resources developed for producers. The latest bulletin can be seen by clicking this link. To sign up to receive the newsletter directly, click here.    

The Grains, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Scheme Management Committee has recommended that the current contribution rates continue in 2014/15 to fund programs to control skeleton weed and eradicate three-horned bedstraw. Funding Scheme chairman Barry Large said contributions to the Grains, Seeds and Hay Industry Funding Scheme were made on the sale of produce which meant the funding available to address the priority biosecurity issues was dependent on the amount of produce sold each year.