Organic Weed Management in Walnut Orchards
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Controlling weeds in organic farming systems requires the use of many techniques and strategies in order to achieve economically acceptable weed control and yields. Weeds can always be pulled or cut out, but the question is simply how much can a grower spend in terms of time and money to reduce weed pressure. The more a grower is able to reduce weed pressure (seed and perennial propagules) the more economical it is to produce crops.
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Productivity , Economics , and Fruit and Soil Quality of Weed Management Systems
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