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Weed control

Weed-a-meter - for purchase
Contact: Macspred
02 9621 7577 ph 02 9621 7553 fax

Cost: $125.66 (not sales tax exempt) + postage (approx $10) = $135.66
$103.00 (sales tax exempt) + postage (approx $10) = $113.00

Comments: Weed-a-meter is used to apply granular herbicides including Forest mix for use over pines and ECU Mix for use over some eucalypts. Available for purchase directly from Macspred in Sydney.

Weed-a-meter - for hire
Contact: Southern Tablelands Farm Forestry Network
Ian McArthur
0412 195 499

Cost: Currently no charge for hiring weed-a-meter from STFFN.

Comments: Weed-a-meter is used to apply granular herbicides including Forest mix for use over pines and Euc Mix for use over some eucalypts. A number of weed-a-meters are available however booking early will insure you will be able to get it when you want. Spare bottles for holding granular chemical also available.

Forest Mix - granular herbicide for radiata pine trees
Contact: Macspred
02 9621 7577 ph 02 9621 7553 fax

Cost: $206.80 (sales tax exempt) per 20kg bag + postage (approx $7) = $213.80

Comments: Available for purchase directly from Macspred in Sydney. Currently only available in 20kg bags (3g per tree is recommended application rate). Consult Macspred for directions for use. NB: STFFN can assist by coordinating growers to share the cost of bags and sharing the chemical.

Euc Mix - granular herbicide for some eucalypt species
Contact: Macspred
02 9621 7577 ph 02 9621 7553 fax

Cost: $60.00 (sales tax exempt) per 5kg bag + postage (approx $5) = $65.00

Comments: Available for purchase directly from Macspred in Sydney. Only recommended for use on a few eucalypts. Consult Macspred for directions for use.

Other weed control agents used in the establishment of trees includes broad spectrum herbicides such as glyphosate (eg: Round up). These chemicals are widely available from local rural produce centres. Back pack sprayers and boom sprays for applying glyphosate are also available from local rural produce centres but may also be borrowed or hired from local Landcare Groups or neighbours. Some contracters may also be able to supply the chemical and do the spraying for you. Contact your local Landcare Group to see if they know of anyone providing this service locally (Landcare contacts).

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