5.3. Mechanical, agrotechnical and biological weed management

Mechanical, agrotechnical and biological weed management


Learning Outcomes:


  • Explain the difference between direct and indirect weed control practices in organic farming and the different types of methods.
  • Choose and recommend the appropriate method for weed control according to the advantages and disadvantage of practices.

Nowadays there are a various number of non-chemical weed control techniques developments. The following are common techniques available to non-chemical weed management strategies for organic farming.