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Black grass ute guide
Black grass is a serious pest weed in Europe and the UK, particularly because it is resistant to many herbicides, making it difficult to control. Black grass incursions have been identified in New Zealand several times in recent years. This Ute Guide outlines how to identify black grass and what to do if you think you have found it. ...
Extra 130 Management of Lolium (ryegrass) grass weed species
This Arable Extra discusses options for management of ryegrass weeds, with particular reference to herbicide resistance and integrated weed management....
Issue 221 Crop Action
Crop Action keeps you up to date with arable crop development and actions right across New Zealand....
Extra 129 Efficacy of different herbicides against grass weeds
Results of the 2021/22 FAR grass weed herbicide screening trial....
Arable Extra 126 Vulpia hairgrass management
Vulpia hair grass (Vulpia spp.) can reduce yields of crops through competition and dressing losses, and can also contaminate seed lines, preventing export to some overseas markets....
Good management principles for biopesticides
A Lighter Touch have just published a useful resource outlining general principles for good management practices for growers using biopesticides....
Extra 127 Management of Brome weeds
Brome grasses, especially ripgut brome, are a significant weed in New Zealand arable systems, with cereals being particularly affected....
Black grass flowering early - be vigilant
Good spotting prevents further black grass spread. If you think you have found black-grass – do not disturb the seed head (if present), take a photo with your phone and call the Pest and Disease Hotline on 0800 80 99 66 to report your find....
Herbicide screening and Cereals Handout
Handout from FAR Field Day 21 September, 2021...