Autumn Weed Control - New Thinking
1. The Challenges
The imminent loss of both IPU and trifl uralin presents a major challenge to
the UK cereal farmer. The impact will be felt in a wide range of situations,
whether facing Black-grass problems or tackling Meadow-grass and
broadleaved weeds.
Herbicide resistance is an increasing problem and one which may make
cereal production at best an increasing headache and at worst an
uneconomic proposition in some situations. Newer chemistry, specifically
the ALS inhibitors, have been highly effective but now are at a real risk of
wide-scale resistance development. Going forward, there is a real need
for some creative thinking for both grass and broadleaved weed control.
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