Weed management in organic crop cultivation

Publication date: 26/12/2017
Extent: 18 pages

Contributions by: Greta Gramig, North Dakota State University, USA

Chapter synopsis: Managing weeds in organic production systems is critical to the economic success of organic farmers, as well as long-term ecological sustainability. Problems with weeds are a major reason why organic operations fail, or never get started. This chapter provides an overview of the range of tools and tactics that can be used to contend with weeds in organic systems and describes the integration of several tools and tactics. The chapter presents several organic farmer case studies to illustrate different types of weed management plans. The chapter looks ahead to future trends in scientific research that will help organic farmers manage weeds while conserving and building soil resources.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2017.0025.18