Exit this Survey Silverleaf Nightshade Survey 2015 - VERSION 2 100% of survey complete. Question Title * 1. What Landcare or Farmer Groups are you associated with? Question Title * 2. What is the postcode of your farm location and the farm size? Postcode Farm size (Ha) Question Title * 3. What age group are you? <25 25-35 35-45 45-55 >55 Question Title * 4. Please rank your methods of seeking advice on weed control, with 1 as the most preferable and 9 as the least preferable (DRAG and DROP the answer choices in order of DECREASING preference. Please make sure you are happy with the final order) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Independent advisor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Reseller agronomist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Research updates, workshops or seminars 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Field days/farm walks/local trials 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Internet websites 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Social media (Facebook, Twitter) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rural radio 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Printed materials (Fact sheets, grower magazines & newspapers) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Landcare or Farmer groups Question Title * 5. What prevents you from adopting different weed management practices and new research findings on the farm? (multiple answers ok) Unsure the new research would fit into local farming systems Unsure its impact on the subsequent crop or pasture Lack of resources to make changes Higher initial costs involved in changing Need to see more proof it will be economic New methods are too complex Others (please specify) and provide reasons for your choices Question Title * 6. Is Silverleaf Nightshade a weed on your farm? If your answer is NO to this question, no further responses are required, simply go to the end and click "submit" Yes No Question Title * 7. What are the levels of SLN infestation on your farm? % % Large infestation (> 1 ha and > 1 plant/m2) 0% <10% 10-20% 20-50% 50-100% % Large infestation (> 1 ha and > 1 plant/m2) % menu % Scattered infestation ( < 1 plant/m2) 0% <10% 10-20% 20-50% 50-100% % Scattered infestation ( < 1 plant/m2) % menu Question Title * 8. Where does the weed occur on your farm? (multiple answers ok)? Arable land (crop or short-term pasture) Fallows Permanent pasture (native pastures) Horticultural areas Non-production areas such as hills, dams Fencelines Roadsides Channels and others Question Title * 9. Has the SLN-infested area increased or decreased over the last three decades? Increased Decreased Why do you think it has changed over time? Question Title * 10. How would you rank the difficulty in controlling SLN? (1 no problem to 5 very difficult) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Why is it difficult to control? Question Title * 11. Do you think it is worthwhile controlling SLN on your farm? (1 strongly disagree to 5 strongly agree) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Why do you agree or disagree? Question Title * 12. How much ($) do you spend each year controlling SLN on your farm (CHEMICAL COST ONLY) Zero <$1000 $1K-$5K $5-10K $10-20K >$20K Estimated CHEMICAL cost ($/Ha): _________$/ha for large infestation; ________$/ha for scattered infestation Question Title * 13. If one person is to spray, how many days per year are needed to spray the SLN infested areas on farm (TIME, total man.days/year)? Question Title * 14. What production losses do you have with SLN? (Multiple answers OK) Losses from cropping phase (%) Losses from pasture phase (%) Stock losses from poisoning or poor pasture composition (%) Any losses if SLN is controlled in the summer (%) Question Title * 15. What SLN control methods have been successful for you in the past? (multiple answers ok) None Single chemical application Multiple chemical applications Residual chemicals Cultivation Slashing Grazing Combination of the above Question Title * 16. Are you aware that there is a “Dual Action” approach outlined in the SLN Best Management Practice Guide available to improve its control? Yes, I have used this “Dual Action” approach successfully No I have not heard of this I have heard of this, but not tried it yet Why hasn't this approach been tried yet? Question Title * 17. Have you attended a SLN control workshop in the past? Yes No If “Yes”, was the workshop useful? Have you applied the workshop information since? Question Title * 18. How would you rate your knowledge of the growth cycle of SLN? Excellent, I have a thorough understanding of the weed growth cycle Good, but would benefit from more technical advice for my context Only a little, I need more education about this weed. None: never heard of it. Question Title * 19. How would you rate your knowledge of SLN control options for your farming system? Excellent, I have a thorough understanding of options available to me Good, but would benefit from more technical advice for my context Only a little, I need more understanding of the options available None, never heard of options other than a normal summer spray Question Title * 20. Are you willing to try recommended practices to improve control? Yes No If "No", why not? Question Title * 21. Are you willing to conduct an on-farm demonstration trial for SLN control? Yes No If "YES", thank you. You will be entered into a draw to win one of two iPad Airs. Please provide your contact details (Phone and email) SUBMIT....Thankyou