Target weeds in cereals now for best chance of control

Research has highlighted the immediate priority for growers is to target grass-weeds already in the crop now, rather than waiting for more to emerge later in the spring.

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Target weeds in cereals now for best chance of control

Research has highlighted the immediate priority for growers is to target grass-weeds already in the crop now, rather than waiting for more to emerge later in the spring. The message for early spring...

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