Ragwort

Broadleaf weeds reportedly a challenge for NI grasslands in 2026

Grass

Broadleaf weeds reportedly a challenge for NI grasslands in 2026

Agricultural contractors in Northern Ireland are confirming that broadleaf weeds in grassland are becoming a major challenge in 2026.

New spot-spraying weed control system targeting Ireland and UK

N.Ireland

New spot-spraying weed control system targeting Ireland and UK

A computer-operated spot-spraying system, designed to target individual weeds in grass swards, is now available in Ireland and the UK

AFBI: Rise in submissions of carcasses exposed to ragwort

N.Ireland

AFBI: Rise in submissions of carcasses exposed to ragwort

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) has seen an increase in submissions of carcasses in...

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they’re growing on your land

N.Ireland

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they’re growing on your land

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land

N.Ireland

Now is the time to destroy noxious weeds if they're growing on your land

Noxious weeds should be destroyed before they have had time to flower, seed and spread, the Department advises.