Crops & Grassland

30 January 2025

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

28 January 2026

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

8 February 2023

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

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

28 January 2026

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

26 January 2026

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

28 November 2023

As grass-weed herbicide options in oats are limited, it is especially important to use integrated pest management (IPM).

13 February 2026

Populations of herbicide-resistant broad-leaved weeds are increasing in the UK. If you suspect resistance, collect seed samples for testing.

10 May 2024

This insect is rarely abundant enough to warrant treatment

28 January 2026

The encyclopaedia provides at-a-glance information on the pests and natural enemies associated with cropping systems.

17 September 2021

A sporadic pest, saddle gall midge can reduce cereal yields through larval feeding and weakened stems.

1 July 2024

Tips for various levels of pest pressure

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