Weed Control (PA Technology)

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Weed Control
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☐ Energy Efficiency
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Description Weed control is the botanical component of pest control, which attempts to stop weeds from competing with domesticated plants and livestock. Many strategies have been developed in order to contain these plants.

The original strategy was manual removal including ploughing, which can cut the roots of weeds. More recent approaches include herbicides (chemical weed killers) and reducing stocks by burning and/or pulverizing seeds.

A plant is often termed a "weed", when it has one or more of the following characteristics:

Little or no value (as in medicinal, material, nutritional or energy)

Rapid growth and/or ease of germination

Competitive with crops for space, light, water and nutrients"

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weed_control

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☐ Mechanical Sorting ☐ Preservation
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Primarily Relevant for the following Agricultural Value Chain Activities
☐ Grinding ☐ Hauling and conveying ☐ Sorting
Seedbed Preparation ☐ Milling ☐ Tearing
☐ Planting ☐ Washing ☐ Mixing
☐ Pumping ☐ Heating ☐ Drying
☐ Irrigation ☐ Cooling ☐ Animal feeding
☐ Fertilizing ☐ Venting ☐ Animal health and Welfare
☐ Pest Management ☐ Lighting ☐ Packing and branding
☐ Cutting ☐ Sanitation
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Primarily Implemented in the following Commodity Groups
Cereals Fruits and vegetables Nuts and berries
Forage ☐ Dairy products ☐ Meat products
Oil Seeds Roots and Tubers ☐ Eggs
Pulses Fiber Crops ☐ Forestry
☐ Sugars Stimulants Spices
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Additional Links

https://practicalaction.org/the-duel-purpose-weeder

http://permaculture.wikia.com/wiki/Weed_control

http://www.organic-veggie-patch.com/organic-weed-control.html