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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Environment
Rebecca Speare-Cole

DARK SECRETS: Weed resistant to key herbicide glyphosate found in uk for first time | Vintage Vibes

Glyphosate-resistance Italian ryegrass has been found on a farm in Kent (John Cussans/Adas) -

A glyphosate-resistant weed has been found in the UK for the first time in what comes as another headache for British farmers.

Glyphosate is the most effective herbicide for clearing vegetation before planting crops, but it is also used in other settings like domestic gardens, car parks, pavements, vineyards and orchards.

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