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Root cutters: perennial weed control with low risk of soil erosion

Perennial weeds are major drivers of herbicide use (primarily glyphosate/Round-up) and intensive soil cultivation use. In a new study we have evaluated two novel tillage tools – the horizontal and the vertical root cutters – which are unique in their ability to control perennial weeds with minimal disturbance of the soil and that they can be combined with cover crops. 

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