9 tips to successful chemical-free weed management

Research from the US found nine key strategies for maintaining good quality pasture (or crops) without the use of sprays.

• SOIL test and fertilise accordingly.

• SELECT adapted species combinations, eg horses and sheep.

• MAINTAIN proper soil pH.

• USE appropriate seeding rates.

• CONTROL perennial weeds before sowing new pasture.

• PRACTICE rotational grazing.

• WALK pastures to catch emerging weed problems.

• CONTROL developing weed problems by hand cutting or mowing.

• CONSIDER renovating pasture if it starts to develop a weed problem.