Glyphosate resistant annual ryegrass, NSW.
Photo: Andrew Storrie, NSW DPI
Glyphosate is one of the most valuable herbicides in Australian agricultural systems. The first glyphosate resistant weed population in Australia was confirmed in 1996. The need for an industry-wide initiative to promote a concerted approach to glyphosate resistance research and extension was determined at a national industry forum staged in 2003 by the Grains Research & Development Corporation. The National Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group was established as a result of this meeting and held its first meeting in October 2004.
Priority goals
1. Increase the sustainability of glyphosate usage through the development
and delivery of clear and consistent information, based on industry
consensus.
2. Increase collaborations and consistency among the glyphosate research and
extension activities of key research, extension and industry groups.
3. Contribute to the development of research, development and extension
initiatives aimed at improving the management of glyphosate.
Who are we?
The Australian Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group (AGSWG) is
a collaborative initiative aimed at promoting the sustainable use of
glyphosate in Australian agriculture. Participants involved in the
AGSWG are from across the industry and include representatives
from:
Monsanto, Syngenta, Nufarm, WA Herbicide Resistance Initiative
(University of WA), University of Adelaide, Charles Sturt University,
Queensland DEEDI, Department of Agriculture and Food, WA, Industry
& Investment NSW, CRT/Town &Country, the Crop Life Herbicide
Management Committee of AVCARE, Horticulture Australia Ltd, Cotton
Research and Development Corporation, Independent Consultants
Australia Network and the Grains Research and Development Corporation
(GRDC).
The GSWG gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the GRDC.
Updated: 07/10/2009