Management practices for the control of marsh ragwort (Senecio aquaticus) in permanent grassland

Abstract

Marsh ragwort (Senecio aquaticus) is as toxic plant not acceptable in managed grassland. Two trials show different options for the control. Selective timing of cutting, mechanical weed control, fallowness and herbicide treatment are effective management practices. The results also confirmed the essential need for a integrated management system for the sustainable control of marsh ragwort.

Keywords

• aminopyralid
• herbicide
• integrated weed control
• mechanical weed control
• pyrrolizidinalkaloide