OPICO launches new inter-row cultivators
Growers looking to reduce their dependence on herbicides have a range of new tools to…
Browsing: Weed control
7 steps for a safe and effective autumn herbicide programme
While many growers are struggling to drill winter wheat crops, those that have managed to…
Black-grass dormancy challenges grass weed decisions
High levels of dormancy in this season’s black-grass seed poses another difficult challenge for growers’…
Five-point plan helps get best out of soil-acting blackgrass herbicides
With residual, soil-acting herbicides often now representing a quarter to a half of the annual…
Wet summer brings about early flush of black-grass – but beware an extended flush
Be aware that recent wet weather could induce an early germination of black-grass – but…
On your marks, get set…. Go!!
The use of the residual herbicide Avadex Excel 15G has increased year on year for…
Investing in late summer grassland weed control now will pay dividends next spring
Introducing grassland weed control in the next few weeks could help livestock farmers cut the…
Barton opens eyes to black-grass options
Timing pre-emergence herbicide applications within 48 hours of drilling can typically give around six per…
Not all weeds are equal – scientists show wildlife refuges on farms need careful placement
Wildlife friendly refuges around the edges of farmers’ crops have been credited with slowing biodiversity…
Twenty label and over fifty EAMU’s for a classic herbicide in its 5th decade
In the last few years, vegetable, allium, herb and nursery specialist crop growers have lost…