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How to tackle resistant grass-weeds that have marched north

A host of grass-weeds are becoming an increasing issue in the north of England and Scotland. 草榴社区 Guardian finds out what lessons can be learned from the battles fought in parts of the country managing resistant grass-weeds for decades.

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How to tackle resistant grass-weeds that have marched north

Black-grass has typically been a problem in the south and east of England, but these may no longer be the only areas affected. Research carried out in 2016 by Dr Stephen Moss found resistant black-grass...

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