Managing herbicide resistance in broad-leaved weeds
Herbicide resistance in broad-leaved weeds (BLW) is relatively rare when compared to resistance in grass weeds such as blackgrass or ryegrass, but incidence is on the increase and there is concern that it may now be found in further species.
Arable Update November 2024
November arable update for farmers and agronomists.
Broad-leaved weed control in autumn and early spring
Getting ahead of broad-leaved weeds in cereals early is essential to limit the impact of competition for resources and ultimately yield. Corteva products such as Spitfire or Zypar offer cost effective control against a large spectrum of weeds.
Meet Joe Martin
Learn more about Joe Martin, a Field Technical Manager (FTM) with responsibilities for Oilseed rape Herbicides, Seed Applied Technology and Instinct.
Warm weather good for weeds as well as oilseed rape
Corteva Agriscience has warned that weeds are continuing to emerge and grow in oilseed rape crops later than usual due to unseasonably mild temperatures.