Docks

Controlling grassland weed on dairy farms – act now or pay next year

Controlling grassland weed on dairy farms – act now or pay next year

Docks are known to be one of the most troublesome grassland weeds, but did you know that leaving them in...

May 9, 2020
Getting to grips with rushes and other weeds in grassland

Getting to grips with rushes and other weeds in grassland

By Ivan Kelly, Teagasc advisor Grassland weeds are set to escalate over the next few weeks. Rushes thrived in last...

May 16, 2018
When is the best time to eliminate docks from grass leys?

When is the best time to eliminate docks from grass leys?

Docks are a common problem on Irish farms that can limit grassland output and productivity unless they are controlled. The...

May 21, 2017
Dealing with docks: ‘If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place’

Dealing with docks: ‘If you can eliminate them more grass will grow in their place’

The amount of grass grown on farms would increase if farmers eliminated docks from their swards, according to TP Whelehan’s...

July 4, 2016
Sheep farmers with thistles, nettles, docks or rushes – here’s how to get rid of them

Sheep farmers with thistles, nettles, docks or rushes – here’s how to get rid of them

Thistles, nettles and docks are the main culprits on dry ground with rushes being a major problem on wetter soils,...

May 9, 2015
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