Regional Update - Paul Ackland, Arthurton SA

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text! In this episode of Regional Update we're joined by Paul "Chippa" Ackland, senior agronomist at Central Ag Solutions in Arthurton SA. Following a very hot summer, some much needed March rain has brought out ryegrass and cape weed germination on the Yorke Peninsula. Paul notes that resistance in milk thistle, wild vetch and tares is a particular issue for the region. While he's been impressed by growers' uptake of harvest weed seed mills, he'd also encourage farmers to consider all of the WeedSmart Big 6 strategies, including diverse crop rotations and increasing sowing rates. We end with a reminder to check on your mates, especially in these challenging times. Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website . Don't forget to

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This episode is 15:59 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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