Experts have established that chemical weed control which involves the use of herbicides, is the most effective weed control method in modern agricultural crop production, and especially for profitable and large scale cassava farming. The use of herbicide in weed control is thus increasingly being adopted around the world. This is as many developing countries face labour shortages to hand weed fields due to continuous rural to urban migration.
However, safe use and correct application of herbicides is what guarantees optimum result and safety of humans, animals and the environment.
This episode of Cassava Matters takes a look at types of herbicides, and how to use them safely and correctly to achieve optimum result and protect humans, animals and the environment.