Spanish Tomato Growers Seek Effective Biodegradable Mulches Ahead of Regulation
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - 10:49
in Psychology & Sociology
In Spain, tomato growers are seeking effective ways to keep their crops weed-free as government regulation limits the use of formerly favored herbicides and plastics. Hand-weeding is not economically viable, and herbicides are limited to nine active ingredients that do not have the desired effect on some weeds. Therefore, mulching has become the weed control choice of many farmers.
