2022 WeedSmart Week - Mildura, VIC
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.
This year, our annual flagship event will be held in Mildura, Victoria from 30 August to 1 September 2022. WeedSmart Week is designed to engage growers and advisors on the WeedSmart Big 6 messages.
The 3-day program consists of a Forum day at the Mildura Arts Centre and farm visits in the Mallee region to see how forward-thinking growers are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to minimise the impact of herbicide resistance on their businesses.
Ben White, Kondinin Group’s research manager, will host the very popular technology and machinery field demonstration, where 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 30 August (Day 1): Forum at the Mildura Arts Centre
Hear from WeedSmart’s leading agronomists, as well as some of the innovative growers based in the Victorian Mallee and surrounds who are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 tactics to control weeds.
Wednesday 31 August (Day 2): Machinery Expo and farm tours
Prominent grain growers of the Mallee region will showcase their farms and share their innovative ways to control weeds. At the Machinery Expo, growers will speak about their experiences with the latest in spray and camera technology, impact mills and other mechanical weed control tools. The day will conclude with a complimentary sundowner. Return bus transportation from Mildura to the machinery site (in Natya, VIC) is included.
Farm locations:
- Boundary Bend
- Kooloonong
- Natya
Thursday 1 September (Day 3): Farm tours
Forward-thinking grain growers will showcase their farms and explain how they are implementing the WeedSmart Big 6 to keep weed numbers low. Return bus transportation from Mildura to the farms is included.
Farm locations:
- Ouyen
- Manangatang
- Winnambool
REGISTRATIONS
Guests can opt to attend the full 3-day event, or attend the first two days only (Day 1 and Day 2). There is no option to attend the Forum day only.
Full registration: Choose this ticket if you wish to attend the full 3-day event: forum day, machinery expo and farm tours. Registration includes all lunches, the sundowner on Day 2 and a complimentary bus service from Mildura to the farms on Days 2 and 3.
- Early Bird registration: $210 (GST inclusive) until 31 July 2022
- Regular registration: $280 (GST inclusive)
Days 1 & 2 only: Choose this ticket if you wish to attend the first two days of the event only: the forum on Day 1 and the farm tours and machinery expo on Day 2. Registration includes lunch on both days, the sundowner on Day 2 and a complimentary bus service from Mildura to the farms on Day 2.
- Early Bird registration: $190 (GST inclusive) until 31 July 2022
- Regular registration: $250 (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
Mildura Arts Centre
199 Cureton Ave, Mildura VIC 3500