Integrating grazing into arable rotations helps manage weeds, especially herbicide-resistant grassweeds, by reducing reliance on chemical controls. Establishing grass or herbal leys for 3–5 years allows weed seedbanks to decline while improving soil health and biodiversity. Herbal leys, with diverse species, enhance forage quality and soil structure, while grass leys offer strong weed competition. Grazing systems like mob grazing optimise pasture use. Though effective, this approach requires investment in fencing, water, and livestock management skills. Collaboration with livestock farmers may be needed. Overall, grazing offers a sustainable, long-term cultural control method within integrated weed management strategies.
Document no: 8. UK_FS_BS03_Grazing in arable_EN
