PROBLEMS WITH WEEDS ? YOUR FARM SUPPLIES STORE CAN HELP
In Australia, invasive weeds are among the most serious threats to the natural environment and primary production industries, and it is estimated that weeds cost the country’s agricultural production in the region of $4 billion each year.
Weeds are also a menace to farmers, often causing greater yield loss than insects, pathogens, rodents, birds etc. And to provide them with advice and assistance on the best way to tackle the scourge of weeds, many farmers turn to the farming supplies companies.
Many farm supplies companies have a range of weed killers and herbicides which can be used to control weeds, and the reputable ones will have experienced personnel with whom farmers can discuss weed management solutions.
An interesting point about weeds (and one which every farmer should know says Australian farm supplies company, The Farm Co), is that the risk of weed invasion increases significantly when there’s an environmental emergency, ie flooding or fire. When there’s flooding, weed seeds can be carried into other fields and areas by the water, plus weeds can take advantage of the crops that will be stunted or killed by the flood event.
Many farmers manage this problem by implementing integrated weed management (IWM), which is a long term management approach involving several elements such as physical control and chemical control. An online farming supplies company can help farmers with this plan. For eg, the professionals at the farming supplies company can discuss which products would be best in certain situations as herbicides vary according to their chemical make-up.
A quick response to any weed outbreaks is vital and farmers should be able to trust their rural supplies company to deliver any chemical controls etc quickly and efficiently so that they can control and prevent the weeds from spreading, says The Farm Co.
Many hobby farmers find it more difficult than professional farmers to control weeds, but a new booklet in Australia called‘Weed Detection and Control on Small Farms’ which covers a range of issues such as suitable control methods, herbicide use, controlling large-scale weed outbreaks etc is a very helpful tool for them.
