Practice Abstract - Research and innovation

Weed Control in Grass and Forage Crops

Problem

In improved grassland weeds reduce yield and palatability, grazing area, forage quality and sward life and also affect animal performance. Some such as ragwort are poisonous to livestock and people. However, controlling weeds in grasslands is not that easy, so prevention is better.

Solution

The fact sheet outlines some ways to tackle some of the significant weeds in improved grassland and forage crops.

Description

The leaflet includes suggestions for preventing establishment and spread of creeping thistle, spear thistle, docks, chickweed, ragwort, buttercup, bracken and nettles. Link: http://orgprints.org/31655/6/2013-weed-control-in-grass-and-forage-crop…

Source Project
OK-Net Arable – Organic Knowledge Network Arable
Ongoing | 2015-2018
Main funding source
Horizon 2020 (EU Research and Innovation Programme)
Geographical location
Belgium
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