Regional Update - Catherine Borger and Ben Whisson, WA




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Summary: Our latest Regional Update looks at a three-year Barley Grass Project which is an investment by GRDC being delivered by the University of Adelaide and DPIRD alongside regional partners. WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development research officer Catherine Borger and project participant, Ben Whisson from Consult Ag have some interesting preliminary results to share with us. Barley Project Learn more about the project described in the podcast here: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/news/media-releases/grower-groups-collaborate-wage-war-barley-grass Weed Seed Wizard Check out the Weed Seed Wizard tool here: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/weed-seed-wizard/weed-seed-wizard-download-and-help Barley RIM decision making tool: https://ahri.uwa.edu.au/research/barley-grass-rim/ Overview of Barley and Brome RIM: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/great-brome-and-barley-grass-modelling-the-long-term-value-of-harvest-weed-seed-control