Benefits
Paraquat has been a valuable tool for farmers all over the world for nearly 50 years. Its speed of action, rainfastness and now its role as a weed resistance
Description
The inherited ability of a plant/weed to survive a dose of a herbicide normally lethal to that species.Authoritative On-line References and Resources
http://www.weedscience.org/in.asp The International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds monitors the evolution of resistant species and assesses their impact. All confirmed instances of new cases are listed. fighter are unsurpassed. However, paraquat’s importance and benefits go beyond simply weed control. Its unique property of being locked onto soil so tightly on contact, and the consequent biological inactivation, mean that it has become a key component in conservation tillageDescription
Any tillage and planting system that covers 30 percent or more of the soil surface with crop residue after planting to reduce soil erosion by water.Authoritative On-line References and Resources
Purdue University-based Conservation Technology Information Centre. systems, especially no-tillDescription
Also known as conservation tillage or zero tillage is a way of growing crops from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage ie cultivating the soil usually with tractor-drawn implements.Authoritative On-line References and Resources
No-till.com: A portal for on-line information about no-till farming.. Paraquat plus reduced tillage improves soil structure and fertility, timeliness of operations, biodiversityDescription
The variety of life in all its forms, levels and combinations. Includes ecosystem diversity, species diversity, and genetic diversity (IUCN, UNEP and WWF, 1991).Authoritative On-line References and Resources
http://earthtrends.wri.org/ EarthTrends is a comprehensive online database, maintained by the World Resources Institute, that focuses on environmental, social, and economic trends. Statistics on biodiversity indicators are available. and the overall profitability of farming. It is also unique as a non-selectiveDescription
A chemical product used for eliminating all types of weeds (annual and perennial grasses and broadleaved weeds).Authoritative On-line References and Resources
http://www.weeds.iastate.edu/ An invaluable source of contemporary information about herbicides and weeds from Iowa State University. herbicide in being able to be sprayed between the rows of growing crops without fear of crop damage. In this section you can find out about the specific benefits paraquat brings on the farm, for the environment and in rural communities.Key benefits of paraquat
On the farm |
For the environment |
In rural communities |
| Controls weeds | Reduces soil erosion | Creates opportunities |
| Acts fast | Increases soil organic matter | Stimulates the economy |
| Safe to crops | Reduces carbon footprint | Replaces handweeding - improves health and education |
| Enables multi-cropping | Enhances biodiversity | |
| Protects soil fertility | Conserves water quality | |
| Increases yields | ||
| Reduces costs | ||
| Saves fuel |