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What tillage farmers need to know about glyphosate resistance
Siobhán Walsh
Here's a brief run down on what tillage farmers should know on the development of glyphosate resistance.
16 April 2025 News
Glyphosate resistance a concern for all weed control - IFA
The tests were completed based on both glasshouse assessments and a molecular analysis of the confirmed Italian ryegrass population.
15 April 2025 News
Glyphosate resistance – your questions answered
In this article, Vijaya Bhaskar answers some questions on glyphosate resistance, what it means and how it develops.
Italian ryegrass in Ireland found to be glyphosate-resistant
A population of Italian ryegrass which is resistant to glyphosate has been found in Ireland, Teagasc has said.
15 April 2025 News
Is grass weed control becoming more difficult?
Herbicide resistance is likely to continue to challenge growers, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Using the correct glyphosate rates
Research from Teagasc shows not all glyphosate is performing the same. Therefore, rates need particular attention.
9 April 2025 Crop protection
Italian ryegrass in UK resistant to glyphosate
A population of Italian ryegrass has been found to be resistant to glyphosate by researchers in the UK.
13 January 2025 News
Weed watch: alarming increase in herbicide resistance
It is more likely for blackgrass and Italian ryegrass samples to be resistant to one or more herbicides than not, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.
5 June 2024 News
Rat’s tail fescue: an unusual and very difficult-to-control weed
Rat's tail fescue can become dominant where ploughing is not practiced due to limited effective chemical options, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc Oak Park.
4 June 2024 News
Weed Watch starts this June to tackle resistance
Some weeds have developed resistance to herbicides. Teagasc is collecting weed seed samples from farmers to test for resistance for free.
2 June 2024 News