weeds

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Hi I am setting up a collaborative project to develop a biological method of control for black grass. For this I will be setting up the 'Black Grass Biology Group' where farmers will work alongside our technical team to develop a biological control method ON FARM. If this sounds of interest...

There is a lot of hype around machinery which just sprays weeds etc, since about 2015 yet I don't see anything out and about. Companies like Blue River (Deere), Agrifac, BASF/Bosch/Amazone and Garford all have them. Does anyone actually want to buy one of these machines? If not, why not?

Does anyone have problems with broadleaf weeds in barley and wheat fields, namely poppy, fathen, cleavers, and speedwell? I am looking for a site to host a herbicide trial on spring barley, winter barley, and winter wheat, if anyone can help? Payment will be made for use of the land plus a...

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/266743 Repeal the archaic Weeds Act 1959 to benefit pollinators and wider biodiversity. This Act drives destruction of native wildflower species so essential to the survival of pollinators & other wildlife. Plants targeted by the Act include common &...

Hi there, I will be ploughing and reseeding with grass 12 ha. However, there is currently a bit of a thistle problem and I don't want to increase it by just going ahead and ploughing. I just wanted to ask some advice on what you would do for the best: a) Top thistles before flowering then...

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone could help identify this weed in our paddock. Looks like ragwort but it just looks a bit different to what I have seen before? Many thanks in advance

Hi, I’m George. I am an Agriculture student at the RAU, currently doing my dissertation. My topic is ‘the used of potatoes as a break crop’. I would greatly appreciate it, if any farmers who have grown potatoes on their land in the last year could answer these few question. There are only 10...

Hi there, Despite having absolutely no farming knowledge or experience I find myself having to create a hypothetical crop production plan as part of a rural college course. I've decided to go with Spring Oats as my chosen crop, but really am scrambling around for the fundamentals. Any general...