Welcome rain across the region after a hot start to summer has improved prospects going into 2021 in the agricultural sector. But the rain also brings something else that can't be ignored – weeds!
North West Local Land Services Officer Pippa Jones said weeds such as harrisia cactus, which is found in grazing land and vegetated areas north of Moree, has responded to the rain.
"Harrisia cactus plants have been revived by the rain after a prolonged dry period, so now is a good time to control them through foliar spraying", Pippa said.
"It is important to spray the plants before it gets too hot, as the heat reduces the ability of the plant to take up the chemical, therefore reducing the effectiveness of the control."
"Harrisia is often found in shade lines and vegetation across the north of the region, many of which include brigalow. Brigalow is listed as a Threatened Ecological Community under the Australian Government and weeds such as harrisia cactus are a major threat to the health of this vegetation community."
Landholders should follow the directions on the label with all control activities in accordance with the Pesticides Act 1999 and Pesticide Regulation 2017.
This project is supported by North West Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program.
If you have brigalow vegetation on your property and are interested in controlling weeds in the brigalow woodland, please contact Pippa Jones at North West Local Land Services on 0427 454 795 or [email protected]
