weed wipeout
Weed Wipeout is an interactive computer game where the player is in a position of managing a farm with weed problems. The player is required to make decisions regarding the most appropriate weed management strategy, and then discovers the results of these decisions. Humorous and unexpected events appear, keeping the job at hand very interesting.
The game simulates real life with the player using their bank account to deal with the weed problems on the farm. Players are exposed to problems such as build up of herbicide resistance, the costs and time involved in controlling weeds and other problems that are associated with managing a farm.
This game was developed with the purpose of providing a fun and enjoyable way to learn about weed management.
Publications
Greig, S.N., Sindel, B.M., and Jessop, R.S. (2006). ‘Weed Wipeout’: A computer game about weed management, suited to the changing learning environment. In C. Preston, J.H. Watts and N.D. Crossman (eds). Proceedings of the 15th Australian Weeds Conference. Weed Management Society of South Australia, Adelaide pp: 55-756.
Weed Wipeout flyer (153KB)
Further information
Susanna Greig
Education Officer, Weeds CRC
Tel: (02) 6773 2809
Fax: (02) 6773 3238
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