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Clean fields this spring? Don't let your guard down on weed control

Many wheat crops are set enter spring clean following effective autumn herbicides, but advisers warn growers must stay vigilant, as weeds can still exploit gaps later in the season

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 3 min read
Clean fields this spring? Don't let your guard down on weed control

Many wheat crops across the country have made a strong start, with favourable drilling conditions supporting a good autumn establishment, alongside effective herbicide programmes, have so-far mostly delivered...

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