Herbicide resistance

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

You have space for a number of nozzles on your sprayer. Machinery specialist Dermot Forristal has advice on how to choose those nozzles.

CROPS 20 May 2026

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

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Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

CROPS 19 May 2026

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

CROPS 29 April 2026

The same, but different? Brands and generics

The same, but different? Brands and generics

The same, but different? Brands and generics

CROP PROTECTION 11 April 2026

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

CROP PROTECTION 10 April 2026

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Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Crop protection can sometimes be over-complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Walk crops regularly and keep an eye on issues.

CROP PROTECTION 20 January 2026

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine is out this Thursday and provides all the latest information on plant protection products.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

You should apply herbicide to crops pre-emergence and make use of the alternative chemistry when planting beans.

HUSBANDRY 20 January 2026

Why are we not stopping grass weed imports?

Why are we not stopping grass weed imports?

Grass weeds are already widespread in Ireland. Straw imports and some seed are adding massively to risk.

CROPS 20 January 2026

Pre-emergence herbicides crucial for grass weed control

Pre-emergence herbicides crucial for grass weed control

A weeds workshop at the National Tillage Conference was told that UK farmers will no longer plant winter wheat if they cannot apply a pre-emergence herbicide due to the threat of grass weeds.

NEWS 20 January 2026

Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

Glyphosate resistance is not inevitable: changes you can make

There are many factors impacting the build up of resistance to glyphosate so a plan is needed to keep on top of good weed control.

CROPS 20 January 2026

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action needed 'quickly' to stop straw imports

Action is needed quickly on legislation to prevent the importation of weed seeds in straw and other products coming into the country.

NEWS 20 January 2026

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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