Content related to the topic: weeds

26 January 2026

How to minimise erucic acid risks in oilseed rape

Key points where management of erucic acid levels can make a difference

19 September 2018

Tree Fruit Review 2018

An annual review of the catalogue of research and knowledge exchange activity across the sector looking specifically at recent developments.

29 September 2026

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).

22 April 2026

Pre-harvest glyphosate use in cereals and oilseed rape

Follow these stewardship measures to maximise glyphosate efficacy and minimise crop residues.

21 September 2026

Livestock and the arable rotation

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

29 January 2026

Inspecting grain for defects and impurities

See the signs of defects and impurities in stored cereal (wheat and barley). This poster shows examples of physical damage, disease, pests, screenings and weed seeds.

30 January 2025

Distribution, biology and management of Italian rye-grass in the UK

Italian rye-grass is a weed of autumn-sown crops and is more competitive than black-grass.

7 April 2026

The encyclopaedia of arable weeds

This definitive guide to arable weeds in the UK contains full colour photographs for identification plus information on life cycles, location, biology and management

1 September 2026

How to manage black-grass in arable crops

Relying solely on herbicides for control of black-grass is not sustainable in the long term because of increasing resistance. This publication provides information on non-chemical control.

26 January 2026

How to manage brome weeds in cereals

The best approach to weed management depends on the weed species present.

28 January 2026

How to manage weeds in arable rotations

How to improve weed management in a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.

26 January 2026

How to minimise glyphosate resistance risks in grass weeds

Maintain glyphosate's efficacy by following these WRAG/AHDB guidelines.