Thistles

Dairy

Weed control essential for sward productivity at this time of year

Usually as grass growth begins to takes off on farms and soil temperatures rise, weed control can become a difficult and sometimes...

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land

N.Ireland

over 9 years ago

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land

Noxious weeds should be destroyed before they have had time to flower, seed and spread, the Department advises.

Six of your weed control questions answered by Teagasc

Grass

over 10 years ago

Six of your weed control questions answered by Teagasc

Have problems with thistles, buttercups, nettles and furze bushes on your grassland? Teagasc answers some question on weed control you may have.

Teagasc: how to control scutch grass and thistles in the long-term

Tillage

over 10 years ago

Teagasc: how to control scutch grass and thistles in the long-term

According to Teagasc, the most effective long-term control of scutch, thistles and perennial sow thistle is to apply pre-harvest glyphosate to a crop.

Is topping the answer to your thistle problems?

Grass

over 10 years ago

Is topping the answer to your thistle problems?

Many farmers regard the thistle as the bane of there lives when it comes to managing their grassland.

Sheep

over 10 years ago

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

May is an ideal month to control weeds, according to the recommendations contained within Teagasc’s latest advisory newsletter for sheep farmers.