Herbicide resistance

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

This year is the last year that farmers will be able to send their weed samples off for free testing without a referral.

NEWS 16 August 2026

Test your weeds for herbicide resistance for free

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Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

Identification guide: look out for grass weeds this harvest

CROPS 26 July 2026

Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

Suspect weed resistance? Harvest 2026 is the last chance for free testing

NEWS 1 July 2026

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

Last chance to resistance test problem tillage weeds for free

NEWS 17 June 2026

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

What four nozzles should you have on the sprayer?

CROPS 20 May 2026

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Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

Complex resistance evolving in wild oats to ACCase and ALS herbicides

Wild oats are the most widespread and competitive cereal grass weed in Ireland. Increasing resistance trends in submitted samples cannot be overlooked, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 24 March 2026

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Broadleaved-weed resistance update: ALS-resistant pale persicaria confirmed

Farms relying solely on ALS herbicides for broadleaved weed control face a significantly higher risk of resistance, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROPS 24 March 2026

The same, but different? Brands and generics

The same, but different? Brands and generics

Huge amounts of money go into finding new chemistry. Generic products make pricing more competitive, but do they stack up to the branded products? Siobhán Walsh reports.

CROP PROTECTION 24 March 2026

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Herbicide cross-resistance in grass weeds: why testing is essential

Knowing the type of resistant populations present is essential for adopting a site-specific containment programme, including drastic actions, writes Vijaya Bhaskar of Teagasc.

CROP PROTECTION 24 March 2026

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Do the simple things right to have good crop protection

Crop protection can sometimes be over-complicated, but it doesn’t need to be. Walk crops regularly and keep an eye on issues.

CROP PROTECTION 24 March 2026

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine - a must for all tillage farmers

Crop Protection Magazine is out this Thursday and provides all the latest information on plant protection products.

NEWS 24 March 2026

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

Bean seed in demand, pre-emergence herbicide should be applied

You should apply herbicide to crops pre-emergence and make use of the alternative chemistry when planting beans.

HUSBANDRY 24 March 2026

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