Herbicide resistance

Importing straw from England a 'very dangerous practice'

A UK weeds scientist has said that importing straw from fields with high levels of blackgrass to Ireland is a dangerous practice.

NEWS 2 November 2025

Importing straw from England a 'very dangerous practice'

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Weed control begins with seed rate

Weed control begins with seed rate

NEWS 7 October 2025

Meadow grass control: the solution under threat

Meadow grass control: the solution under threat

CROPS 1 October 2025

Running out of herbicide options for grass weeds

Running out of herbicide options for grass weeds

Running out of herbicide options for grass weeds

NEWS 30 September 2025

Grass weed problem is much worse than we think

Grass weed problem is much worse than we think

Grass weed problem is much worse than we think

NEWS 18 June 2025

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Flufenacet herbicide to be out of use in 2026

Flufenacet herbicide to be out of use in 2026

Flufenacet is an important herbicide in winter cereals and is an active ingredient contained in Firebird.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Herbicide resistance testing: now is the time

Herbicide resistance testing: now is the time

Undetected resistance on your farm can quickly turn into a costly, long-term issue warns Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc

NEWS 1 January 1970

Glyphosate resistance: another wake-up call

Glyphosate resistance: another wake-up call

We must become more vigilant for herbicide resistance issues and be proactive in addressing them, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 1 January 1970

GAEC 2 and BISS causing angst and confusion

GAEC 2 and BISS causing angst and confusion

Many farmers and planners seem totally unaware of what peatland plots are included or not.

VIEWPOINTS 1 January 1970

Glyphosate resistance – your questions answered

Glyphosate resistance – your questions answered

In this article, Vijaya Bhaskar answers some questions on glyphosate resistance, what it means and how it develops.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?

Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?

Herbicide resistance is likely to continue to challenge growers, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROP PROTECTION 1 January 1970

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MSD Animal Health worms go under the radar

The Teagasc pig conference earlier this month was an excellent event, well attended by farmers and most I spoke to afterwards wanted to talk about worms,” said Aidan Byrne, MSD Animal Health.

MSD Animal Health worms go under the radar