Tim Walker, WalkerAg Consultancy, Tasmania

Worldwide there are 570 species of oxalis and approximately 30 species in Australia. Recently, PotatoLink's Tasmanian regional representative Tim Walker, has noticed that one type of Oxalis, (Oxalis latifolia) known as fishtail wood-sorrel, is becoming a problem on more and more properties in Northern Tasmania. In late March 2023, PotatoLink and VEGNET held a paddock walk focussing on controlling oxalis.

This podcast covers what Oxalis is, what it looks like, why it's a problem, and what to do about it. It also summarises the field walk held in March 2023 and the outcomes from conversations had on the day.

Associated resources:

• SWIPC factsheet: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6046dbe313fcb01afb282298/t/63f7f757cd45297bddc738e7/1677195113426/Oxalisfactsheet_FINAL.pdf
• Australian Grower Magazine Winter 2023 - Page 136 - 137: https://ausveg.com.au/app/uploads/2023/05/AUSVEG_AustralianGrower_Winter_2023_FAR_lr.pdf

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This podcast is part of the Hort Innovation funded project PT20000 Potato Industry Extension and Communications Program. It was funded through the Potato-Processing and Potato-Fresh levy funds and contributions from the Australian Government.

The music for this podcast is "The Beat of Nature" by Olexy, you can access the music here: https://pixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-beat-of-nature-122841/