Weeds remain one of the biggest threats to cropping in the Western Plains, with local growers battling species that are becoming tougher and harder to kill.
However, new research shows there is good news, with smarter control methods starting to turn the tide.
Sow thistle has emerged as the most problematic weed across the region, followed closely by other hard-to-kill species such as windmill grass, fleabane and ryegrass, the four most persistent threats for local farms…

