Review of current and alternative weed control treatments in Pome Orchards in WA

Pomewest has successfully attained funding to undertake APAL Future Orchards® Trial Incubator for 2025. The Future Orchards® Trial Incubator is a small-scale research program aimed at responding to emerging issues and enabling growers to explore new concepts on-farm and learn valuable skills along the way.

This survey will assist in the investigation into alternative weed control treatments.

Could you please take a moment to answer the following questions?

Thank you in advance for your involvement.

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* 1. What are your most difficult weed species to manage in the Orchard?

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* 2. Generally, how are weeds introduced to the property?

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* 3. What management options do you have in place

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* 4. What chemical options do you currently use?

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* 5. Do you rely on which mode of action/group for chemical control?

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* 6. What equipment do you use to apply herbicide, what water rate do you use, and how many sprays during the year?

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* 7. What options do you use for ‘gentle chemistry’ or light weed pressure?

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* 8. What options do you see as ‘harder, last resort’ chemistry or weed pressure?

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* 9. Do you use any of the following integrated weed management or non-chemical techniques?

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* 10. Are you concerned that there may be fewer chemical options in the future to control problem weeds?

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* 11. Thank you for your participation, would you be willing to host the trial in your orchard?

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