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How to take a whole system approach to weed control

Herbicides account for some 50% of chemicals applied to cereal crops, and with mounting pressure to reduce their use, a panel at Groundswell met to discuss alternative means of weed management

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How to take a whole system approach to weed control

Speaking at Groundswell taking place at Lannock Farm, July 11-12, John Cussans, weed science principle consultant at ADAS highlighted the importance of understanding the basic principles of weed seed management,...

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