Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

There is increasing worldwide pressure to reduce the use of agrochemicals in food production, yet application of herbicides is increasing in our grain production systems. The aim of this research is to develop crop production systems with reduced reliance on herbicides, to answer the question of: ‘how low can we go’ with herbicide use across rotations in combination with integrated weed management (IWM)? A key component of this research will be to define appropriate IWM strategies for areas of high vs low weed density, as low herbicide input along with non-chemical control measures (including crop competition) are more likely to be successful on zones of the paddock with low weed density.

Must meet the minimum a comparable UWA PhD scholarship standard of 79% for Hons/Masters thesis. 

Open to domestic and international students

Relevant degree in agriculture or agronomy

Experience, skills and knowledge in the following:
-Experimental design, data collection and analysis
-Conducting field experiments
-Understanding grain production systems

Applicants should contact Ken Flower in the first instance.

 Email: ken.flower@uwa.edu.au

Immediately – within next 6 months