Use of glyphosate – the most widely applied herbicide in the UK – has surged over the past three decades, writes Emma Gillbard in this article published by Farmers Weekly.

In recent years that increase has been driven by the shift towards min-till systems which often rely on chemicals rather than cultivations for primary weed control.

However, the focus is shifting once again and this time the spotlight is on sustainable use of synthetic inputs in the name of soil biology and crop health.

As input costs climb and fears of chemical resistance build, many growers are looking at responsible methods of weed control.

Farmers Weekly spoke to two growers who are strategically integrating glyphosate into their rotations in a sustainable manner.

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