New Entrants Calendar – Grassland Weed Identification For New Entrants

Wondering what the weeds in your grassland are and how to deal with them? In this video SAC Consulting agricultural consultant Finlay Ross discusses how to identify and control common weeds in grassland including:
Docks
Thistles
Ragwort
Rushes
Chickweed
Finlay also gives an overview of the regulations governing safe application of herbicides.

Related FAS Materials

Technical note https://www.fas.scot/downloads/tn643-weed-management-grassland/

Pesticide management https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/pesticide-management/ – same principles apply for pesticide management as for herbicide management

Using herbicides safely as part of a sustainable rush control programme