Weeds resistant to the herbicide glyphosate have found been found in the UK for first time. The species in question, called Italian ryegrass, is very widespread in the UK, but so far resistant ...

A testing service will be available this spring to help farmers and agronomists rapidly investigate suspected cases of ...

In cereal crops, glyphosate is used regularly to control a range of weeds as part of stale seed bed technique pre-drilling.

A glyphosate-resistant weed has been found in the UK for the first time in what comes as another headache for British farmers. Glyphosate is the most effective herbicide for clearing vegetation ...

Scientists have now confirmed that the widely-used weed killer was not effective on Italian ryegrass found in multiple fields on a farm in Kent. A glyphosate-resistant weed has been found in the ...

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Glyphosate-resistance Italian ryegrass has been found on a farm in Kent (John Cussans/Adas) A glyphosate-resistant weed has been found in the UK for the first time in what comes as another ...

The UK has confirmed its first case of glyphosate resistance in a weed species, prompting concerns about the future of weed control and sustainable farming practices. The discovery was announced by ...

Herbicide development has slowed in recent years, but innovative research methods could soon drive significant progress in ...