Chemical and non-chemical weed control opportunities in CTF – a European experience
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
7-2007
Conference Title
2007 CTF Conference: Fifth Australian Controlled Traffic Farming Conference
Place of Publication
Perth
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Weed Science
Abstract
This paper describes some of the weed control methods discussed at the 7th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Physical and Cultural Weed Control Workshop, Salem, Germany 12-14 March 2007 and following study tour including Denmark. Harrowing after sowing wheat and placing nitrogen below the wheat seed were some of the non-chemical methods used. Lower than label chemical rates are also being used in Denmark as advised by an on-line weed control model that is used by 1000 growers and 200 consultants. Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) allows all these methods due to access to the paddock but the same lines are not used each year due to ploughing. CTF offers the added advantage for Australia since ploughing is not common.
Recommended Citation
Riethmuller, G.
(2007), Chemical and non-chemical weed control opportunities in CTF – a European experience, 2007 CTF Conference: Fifth Australian Controlled Traffic Farming Conference, Perth, pp.174-180.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/conf_papers/322
