2023 WeedSmart Week - Dalby, QLD
About
WeedSmart Week brings together a wealth of knowledge and experience from local and interstate growers, agronomists, and technology experts – putting the spotlight on herbicide resistance and weed control.
Join us at WeedSmart Week Dalby from the 7th to the 8th of February 2023. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.
The program consists of a Forum day at the Dalby Events Centre and farm visits in Queensland's Western Downs to see how forward-thinking growers are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their businesses.
At the technology and machinery field demonstration, attendees will have the opportunity to see and discuss cutting-edge innovations such as the latest sprayer and weed detection technology, and a range of harvest weed seed control implements.
WeedSmart Week offers a unique opportunity for growers and industry stakeholders to hear first-hand about innovative and practical weed solutions.
AGENDA
Leading growers and agronomists will share practical solutions to optimise crop yields and profit whilst reducing the weed seed bank.
Tuesday 7 February (Day 1): Forum and Machinery Expo, Dalby Events Centre
Hear from leading agronomists, as well as some of the innovative growers based in Queensland's Western Downs who are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to control weeds.
At the Machinery Expo, growers will speak about their experiences with the latest in spray and camera technology, harvest weed seed control and other mechanical weed control tools.
The day will conclude with a complimentary sundowner.
Wednesday 8 February (Day 2): Farm Visits
Prominent grain growers of Queensland's Western Downs will showcase their farms and share their innovative ways to control weeds.
Return bus transportation from Dalby to the farms is included in the ticket price.
Farm locations:
- Peter Bach, Bongeen
- Wayne Ziesemer, Bongeen
REGISTRATIONS
The price is for both days. There is no option to attend Day 1 or Day 2 only.
Registration includes entry to the forum day, machinery expo and farm visits. The event is fully catered. Return bus transportation from Dalby to the farms is included in the ticket price.
- Regular Early Bird registration: $170 (GST inclusive) until 8 January 2023
- Regular registration: $190 (GST inclusive)
- Student Early Bird registration: $160 (GST inclusive) until 8 January 2023
- Student registration: $170 (GST inclusive)
COVID-19
WeedSmart is committed to the health, safety and well-being of everyone working in, and in support of, the Australian grains industry. WeedSmart Week may be postponed in response to the current coronavirus outbreak, and in accordance with Australian Government advice in relation to social distancing. Please contact the event organiser for additional event information.
Location
Dalby Events Centre
54 Nicholson St, Dalby QLD 4405