Key Points
- Tine weeding at the right time can reduce weed numbers, but it does not necessarily result in grain yield increase.
- The best time for tine weeding wheat in most situations is pre-emergence followed by a post-emergence pass at 2- or 3-leaf stage depending on weed presence.
- Tine weeding at or after the 5-leaf stage is unlikely to be helpful.
- Good farming practices to boost crop growth are very important in suppressing weeds.
- Tine weeding can result in crop loss and higher sowing rates than conventional crops are practiced to achieve a good population.