Ag Industry, Aussie Farms, Farm Machinery, Farming, Weeds

Councils and farmers partner to fight pest weeds

Redback Weedwiper 6.2m model. Images: Redback

Redback has the tools and insights to help farmers tackle pest weeds with the weedwiping method

Across Australia, regional councils are taking a leading role in helping landholders manage pest weeds.

By providing access to equipment, training, and expert guidance, councils can make it easier for farmers to protect pastures, reduce chemical use, and maintain grazing capacity.

Practical programs in action

Several regional councils across Australia run weedwiper loan schemes, which allow landholders to borrow targeted equipment without paying upfront.

Programs like these remove financial barriers and encourage farmers to adopt precise weed control methods that protect pasture and support long-term productivity.

Kangaroo Island implemented one of the first weedwiper loan schemes years ago, helping farmers recover after bushfires devastated the region.

Since then, many other councils have adopted similar programs, often supported through national grant funding, giving landholders access to targeted weed control equipment and practical support for pasture management.

Knowledge sharing through Redback Agri

Redback Agri filmed a recent full day technical field event focused on high-risk weeds.

The sessions included expert presentations on integrated management of Giant Rats Tail Grass, pasture resilience strategies, biological control research, and emerging drone-based weed management.

Rats tail grass dying after using a weedwiper

Available on Redback’s website, these videos give councils and landholders practical, science-based guidance tailored to different property sizes, block layouts, and budgets.

Redback also provides real-life advice from farmers successfully using the weedwiping method.

These unscripted, authentic videos feature farmers such as Bill Stubs, who share exactly how they manage weeds on their properties, including the chemicals they use and the timing of treatments.

A model to inspire

The Kangaroo Island example shows how proactive council support can transform landholder outcomes, turning challenging pest weed problems into opportunities for more productive pastures.

Programs that combine access to equipment, expert guidance, and practical demonstrations not only reduce the burden of weeds but also build stronger connections between councils, farmers, and agribusiness partners.

Councils that engage with these initiatives see firsthand how strategic support can protect grazing capacity, reduce chemical use, and deliver measurable benefits to local communities.

Cape Tulip weed dying after using a weedwiper

Redback is always available to share insights, showcase successful case studies, and discuss how the weedwiping method has helped farmers achieve tangible results across a range of property sizes and conditions.

Targeted weed wiping

The weedwiping method treats only taller weed stems while leaving desirable grasses intact. This approach prevents bare patches, reduces herbicide use, lowers labour costs, and suppresses the weed seed bank.

For grazing operations, it means more feed for livestock, fewer repeat treatments, and better long-term productivity.

The Redback Weedwiper is one of the most proven weedwiping tools in Australia, built robustly to withstand tough conditions and designed to last.

Redback Agri filmed a recent full day technical field event focused on high-risk weeds

Shipped directly from one of Redback’s three Australian warehouses, it usually arrives at your farm within a few days.

The Redback team is available by phone to help you get set up and start tackling weeds quickly.

If you are interested in exploring council loan schemes or learning more about Redback, contact them on 1800 836 313. Shop direct online for the Redback Weedwiper at redbackagri.com.au/product/weedwiper/

 

 

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