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The Cost to the Farmer of Herbicide Resistance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

J. H. Orson
J. H. Orson*
Affiliation:
Morley Research Centre, Morley St. Botolph, Wymondham, Norfolk. NR18 9DB, U.K.
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Abstract

A method of calculating the cost to farmers of herbicide resistance in weeds is described along with examples to demonstrate the inherent difficulties and benefits. The main problem is defining cropping systems/practices and herbicide strategies that prevent the development of resistance. The benefits include focusing advisory and research efforts and helping to persuade farmers to adopt practices that prevent the development of resistance.

Keywords

Economicsherbicide-resistant weedsbenefitsprofitsblackgrassALOMY
Type
Symposium
Information
Weed Technology , Volume 13 , Issue 3 , September 1999 , pp. 607 - 611
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 by the Weed Science Society of America 

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