New ragwort code published

A practical guide to help public bodies, owners and occupiers of land, it is more user friendly and provides additional information on the biology and identity characteristics of Common Ragwort, with photographs added to aid identification.

The code also includes improved information on its safe removal and disposal.

“Control measures to prevent the spread of Common Ragwort are required as it is highly toxic to grazing animals whether they graze ragwort infested land or consume it in feed or forage,” said Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones, launching the new code.

“It aims to control the spread and therefore help prevent the death of horses and livestock while not totally eradicating Common Ragwort.

“The purpose is to help encourage a more strategic approach to weed control, taking into account environmental considerations and also recognising that in certain circumstances Common Ragwort has an important part to play in the Welsh ecosystem.”

Copies of the Code will be available on the Welsh Assembly Government’s website, at agricultural shows in Wales and on request from the Welsh Assembly Government’s Rural Affairs Department Divisional Offices in Caernarfon, Carmarthen and Llandrindod Wells.

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