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Key tips for weed control on grazing and silage ground
Manage episode 479878279 series 2887465
Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
Chris highlights the opportunity to control weeds, particularly docks in silage ground and grazing paddocks.
Nettles and thistles are possibly the most common weed on farm and he outlines the best control method.
Chickweed is also an issue on some farms, maybe more so in new leys and Chris advises on treatment options.
In relation to reseeds, Chris says post-emergence spray is critical. However, in red clover and multispecies swards, it is more difficult to control weeds in these swards.
In addition, he outlines some options for condoling ragwort and rushes also.
Finally, Chris highlights the regulations as well as the health and safety aspects of springs and maintaining a buffer of 3 metres.
For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
288 episodes
Manage episode 479878279 series 2887465
Chris Maughan, Product and Technical Manager with Whelehan Crop Protection, discusses weed control on grazing and silage ground on this week’s Beef Edge podcast.
Chris highlights the opportunity to control weeds, particularly docks in silage ground and grazing paddocks.
Nettles and thistles are possibly the most common weed on farm and he outlines the best control method.
Chickweed is also an issue on some farms, maybe more so in new leys and Chris advises on treatment options.
In relation to reseeds, Chris says post-emergence spray is critical. However, in red clover and multispecies swards, it is more difficult to control weeds in these swards.
In addition, he outlines some options for condoling ragwort and rushes also.
Finally, Chris highlights the regulations as well as the health and safety aspects of springs and maintaining a buffer of 3 metres.
For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com
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