Contents tagged with WRAG

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

23 January 2026

More potential cases of glyphosate resistance in Italian rye-grass

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has identified more populations of Italian rye-grass in the UK that may be resistant to the herbicide glyphosate.
Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

23 January 2026

Next steps for managing glyphosate resistance in grass weeds

Glyphosate resistance in the UK and what it means for management.
First case of glyphosate resistance in a UK weed (Italian rye-grass) confirmed

10 January 2025

First case of glyphosate resistance in a UK weed (Italian rye-grass) confirmed

The UK Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) has confirmed the first case of resistance to the herbicide glyphosate in a UK weed species.
Put stewardship at the heart of glyphosate use, says WRAG

23 January 2026

Put stewardship at the heart of glyphosate use, says WRAG

This article by the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) explores the stewardship of glyphosate
How to detect herbicide resistance in arable weeds

28 November 2023

How to detect herbicide resistance in arable weeds

Regular herbicide resistance tests indicate the resistance profiles present in the field.
Black-grass with reduced sensitivity to glyphosate detected

21 February 2025

Black-grass with reduced sensitivity to glyphosate detected

Early signs of decreased sensitivity to the herbicide glyphosate have been detected in several black-grass field populations in England.

Black-grass resistance initiative reports findings

28 February 2025

Black-grass resistance initiative reports findings

A foundation for the next generation of weed control has been laid by the BGRI
Reduced sensitivity of sterile brome to glyphosate

28 February 2025

Reduced sensitivity of sterile brome to glyphosate

Populations of sterile brome with reduced sensitivity to the herbicide glyphosate have been identified in the UK.

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

21 August 2025

The Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG)

This web page hosts the latest guidance from the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG).
How to manage weeds in arable rotations

28 January 2026

How to manage weeds in arable rotations

How to improve weed management in a rotation dominated by autumn-sown crops.
How to minimise glyphosate resistance risks in grass weeds

26 January 2026

How to minimise glyphosate resistance risks in grass weeds

Maintain glyphosate's efficacy by following these WRAG/AHDB guidelines.

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