Can anything be done to halt glyphosate resistance once it has started?

The reliance on glyphosate as the sole herbicide led to the emergence of over 17 glyphosate-resistant weed species, including Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, and giant ragweed

The development of glyphosate resistance is not just disappointing - it’s a warning of the challenges that lie ahead for an already fragile sector.

News this week that glyphosate resistance has now been confirmed in an Italian Ryegrass weed in Ireland is deeply troubling for the industry, signalling a critical turning point in how we think about weed management.

This development is not just disappointing - it’s a warning of the challenges that lie ahead for an already fragile sector, and has previously proven costly to growers in other parts of the world.