Here you can find out about Agroecological Weed Management (AWM) Practices
Crop Diversification
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Crop Rotation
Crop Rotation
Sequential cultivation of different crops in a specific order to disrupt weed life cycles.
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Intercropping
Intercropping
Simultaneous cultivation of multiple crops in the same field to naturally reduce weed pressure and enhance resource utilization.
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Cover Crops
Cover Crops
Utilization of specific plant species, grown between cash crop cycles, to suppress weed growth and enhance soil health.
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Cultural
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False Seedbed
False seedbed
Creation of a false seedbed by preparing the soil and then managing emerging weeds before planting the main crop.
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Sowing Pattern
Sowing Pattern
Arrangement of seeds within a field to create competitive crop canopies that suppress weed emergence and growth.
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Hand Weeding
Hand Weeding
Manual removal of weeds by hand or with handheld tools to selectively eliminate weeds.
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Mulching
Mulching
Application of preferably organic or synthetic materials on soil surfaces to suppress weed germination and growth while conserving soil moisture.
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Row Spacing
Row Spacing
Modification of the distance between crop rows to optimize light, water, and nutrient availability while inhibiting weed growth.
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Natural Solution
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Bioherbicides
Bioherbicides
Application of naturally occurring substances or microorganisms to control weed populations with minimal environmental impact.
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Grazing
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Biological Agents
Biological agents
Introduction of natural enemies, such as insects or pathogens, to target specific weed species and reduce their abundance.
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Novel
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Harvest Weed Seed Control
Harvest Weed Seed Control
Harvest of weed seeds and shattering to reduce soil seedbank and future infestations.
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Inoculation of CC with AMF
Inoculation of CC with AMF
Enhancement of (cover) crop competitive ability against weeds and nutrient uptake with seed inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.
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Technological - Precision
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Decision Support Systems
Decision Support Systems
Digital platforms and tools that provide data-driven recommendations for weed management.
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Drones
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Robots (Automatic)
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Hot Foam
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Laser Weeding
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Flaming
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Electric Weeding
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Site - Specific Spraying
Site - Specific Spraying
Optimized site-specific herbicide application based on weed infestations.
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