Grassland Weed Control Farming Note

Weeds in grass swards are in direct competition with the grass for nutrients and light. Encroachment of weeds will cause financial loss, whether in reduced dry matter yield or loss of quality resulting in a reduction in milk yield or liveweight gain. Grassland weed control is therefore crucial.

This Farming Note covers:

• Different groups of grass weeds
• Weed management control options
• Chemical control
• Poisonous grassland weeds
• Common grass weeds and where they grow

Issued August 2011.

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