BROME GRASS

Brome grass (Bromus diandrus and B. rigidus) is one of the most competitive grass weeds in wheat. Over the last 10 years, brome grass has increased in importance to a greater extent that any other weed species in Australia. Brome grass is increasingly difficult to manage due to increased cropping intensity, lack of in-crop herbicides, herbicide resistance and enhanced seed dormancy in some populations.

Brome grass (Bromus diandrus and B. rigidus) is one of the most competitive grass weeds in wheat. Over the last 10 years, brome grass has increased in importance to a greater extent that any other weed species in Australia. Brome grass is increasingly difficult to manage due to increased cropping intensity, lack of in-crop herbicides, herbicide resistance and enhanced seed dormancy in some populations. However, at least two years of seed set control will deplete the weed seed bank. A rotation of imidazolione tolerant wheat followed by a break crop will provide good control.

Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania.

Spray FireHawk Bioherbicide Concentrate: 50 mL/L of water. Respray if required