Weed control in wheat crops

Information, advice and case studies on dealing with blackgrass in wheat crops.


The spread of herbicide-resistant blackgrass is one of the most important threats to wheat growing in many areas, but some top UK growers are managing to get on top of the problem by deploying a range of measures.


Top 10 tips on controlling blackgrass this autumn


Current cropping practices encourage serious blackgrass infestations and need to be changed before the weed problem gets out of control – advice from  agronomy adviser Hutchinsons.


Seizmic shift in habits required to beat blackgrass


Virtual blackgrass model produced by Farmers Weekly and Savills testing using cultural contols to to control blackgrass.


Savills / Farmers Weekly Virtual Farm blackgrass model


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