RIM & WEEDEM Models

New versions of RIM now available!

New versions of the bioeconomic resistance management program RIM are now available. New user options include “Seed with full-cut cultivation” and “Swath and apply glyphosate”. In response to feedback from Eastern states and WA Mallee users, a version of RIM is now available with Peas as a crop option. Spinnaker, Diuron and Bladex are additional herbicide options under field pea production. Updated RIM versions can be obtained by contacting Robert. RIM workshops have been run in Victoria during July, including the Birchip Cropping Expo. A RIM training workshop for advisors has been run by Rick Llewellyn at Wagga Wagga during July as well. For more information contact Robert Barrett-Lennard or phone 6488 7870

Ryegrass Integrated Management - RIM a decision support tool for evaluating ryegrass management options.
More about RIM (more)
Purchase details (below)
RIM Workshops (contact Robert Barrett-Lennard)

The developers of RIM include David Pannell, Anne Bennett, Vanessa Stewart, Carmel Schmidt, Marta Monjardino and Steve Powles. The development has involved Department of Agriculture, The University of Western Australia's School of Resource Economics and WAHRI, with funding from the GRDC.

Another good on-line source of information about RIM is David Pannell's RIM website

Purchase Details
The latest version (2004 edition) of RIM is priced at $55 (incl GST) which includes a comprehensive user's manual. To obtain a copy, send a cheque or money order made out to the University of Western Australia to: WAHRI, School of Plant Biology, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of WA, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009. Contact Robert Barrett-Lennard.

Workshop: Managing herbicide resistance for long-term profit

A workshop package is available for delivery to farmer groups that offers a highly interactive way for growers to develop profitable local strategies for resistance management. Using the Resistance Integrated Management Model (RIM), the workshop is available in the WAHRI or Topactive format for delivery to growers. Click here or contact Robert Barrett-Lennard

Showing RIM’s broad diversity, successful workshops have been conducted recently in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia as well as West Australia. However, many growers throughout the country still have not had the opportunity to benefit from interaction with RIM. Incorporation of the RIM model in your area could be a positive step in combating local herbicide resistance issues.