Tully grower Frank Hughes has faced an ongoing battle with Calopo vine. This weed pressure has always been highest at the end of rows where the vines access more sunlight and grow vigorously before they can be shaded by the cane.
Weed management is one of the important factors that contributes to a successful farm management plan. With continued scrutiny on diuron, how do some of the alternative herbicides stack up in the Wet Tropics?
