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. Farmers Guardian finds out what lessons can be learned from the battles fought in parts of the country managing resistant grass-weeds for decades.

Alice Dyer

30 August 2023 鈥� 3 min read

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...

Making the most of T3 fungicides and nutrition 鈥� how to protect crop yield, protein and profitability

From emerging rust threats to the role of foliar nitrogen and micronutrients, crop specialists outline the key considerations for helping wheat finish the season strongly

Ashleigh Ellwood

06 June 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Arable

Ban on glyphosate: For or against? Two farmers go head to head in The Big 51AV视频Debate

The use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant has become an increasingly contentious subject both inside and outside farming. We asked two industry figures to put the case for and against a potential ban

Jane Thynne

05 June 2026 鈥� 4 min read

Arable

7 steps to successful oilseed rape reintroduction

After years of flea beetle pressure and shrinking acreage, oilseed rape is making a comeback; two industry experts share practical lessons to help growers establish profitable crops

Ashleigh Ellwood

04 June 2026 鈥� 6 min read

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