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Merits of over-sowing clover

As clover is susceptible to PastorTrio and Envy and other systemic herbicides that kill broad-leaved weeds, a growing number of farmers are now excluding clover from the original mixture. They ...

PastorTrio is the perfect herbicide for reseeded pastures

For farmers planning to reseed pastures over the next couple of months, the issue of weed control will be of paramount importance. PastorTrio, the herbicide launched on the Irish market three years ...

Envy adds a new dimension to weed control in equine paddocks

Envy, the grassland herbicide launched three years ago, has added a new dimension to weed control in equine paddocks. Manufactured by Corteva Agriscience, it contains two powerful ingredients – ...

It pays to kill weeds before silage is cut

Where docks and other weeds are a problem in silage swards, it will pay handsomely to kill them before the silage is cut. As well as boosting yield and quality of pit and baled silage, a pre-harvest ...

Envy another ideal option

Envy, another recent addition to the systemic grassland herbicide range, adds an extra option in the control of weeds in reseeded pasture. Containing the two potent active ingredients fluroxypyr and ...

Pastor Trio the tailor-made weed killer for reseeded pasture

Weeds, when established, can greatly reduce the performance of a grass sward and research has shown that every 1% infestation of weeds (like docks or chickweed) can result in a 1% reduction in grass ...

Pastor Trio - Perfect for silage and pasture

Pastor Trio is also the perfect solution for buttercups, dandelions, docks, thistles and other weeds in silage swards and permanent pasture. Apply at a rate of 2l/ha in silage swards at ...

Galaxy – for broad spectrum weed control

Galaxy is the ideal product for controlling a broad spectrum of weeds in cereal crops. It can be used on all varieties of spring and winter wheat, barley and oats. It is highly effective ...

Spray docks with DoxstarPro before silage is cut

In dock-infested silage swards, there are huge advantages in applying DoxstarPro before the crop is cut. As well as boosting yields and quality, it also ensures a clean, productive sward for a second ...

Forefront T the ideal weed killer for grazing pastures

As farmers confront the costs and challengers of a very difficult spring, weed control in grazing swards is likely to be well down the list of priorities. However, when grass growth does take off, ...

Pixxaro gives flexible weed control

Pixxaro, the herbicide launched three years ago, has set new standards in the control of broad-leaved weeds in winter and spring cereals. It provides a new level of dependable and flexible ...

Forefront T – ideal product for weed control in paddocks

Forefront T adds a powerful extra dimension to weed control in grazing swards. Containing the most advanced chemistry in weed control technology, it is the perfect all-purpose product for grazing ...

Giant Hogweed

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is an invasive biennial or perennial plant species which is native to the Caucasus Mountains at the border of Europe and Asia. It was introduced to ...

Broadway Star gives top weed control in spring wheat

Broadway Star gives excellent control of wild oats and a wide range of broad-leaved weeds in spring wheat. For effective control of a broad range of weeds in spring wheat, there is nothing to ...

GrazonPro - the perfect spot treatment for weeds

GrazonPro is ideal for spot spraying nettles and other weeds at fences, railings and field boundaries. GrazonPro - the perfect spot treatment for weeds For spot treating nettles and other ...

Controlling Docks

As established docks can have roots up to a meter deep, controlling them at the seedling stage in new re-seeds with the new herbicide Pastor Trio is the perfect route to dock-free pasture. ...

If not eliminated, chickweed can smother the grass in reseeds.

Both Envy and PastorTrio are tailor-made for the control of weeds in reseeded pastures. Chickweed and seedling docks are among the major weed problems in new reseeds. Envy and ...

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