Cleavers are part of a growing list of weeds developing resistance to herbicides. (ID 76369936 © Lukasbeno Dreamstime.com)

By Alice McFarlane

Herbicide Resistant Weeds

Listen: Herbicide-resistant weeds a growing problem around the world

Jul 16, 2020 | 11:04 AM

Canadian farmers are dealing with roughly 77 herbicide-resistant weeds every year. Canada has the third-largest population of weeds resistant to one or more herbicides.

Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Dr. Charles Geddes with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who specializes in the discovery, monitoring, and management of herbicide-resistant weeds in Western Canada.

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