Management and Control of Rushes | Helping farmers in Scotland

Management and Control of Rushes | Helping farmers in Scotland

Management and Control of Rushes Rushes are a common sight on grassland. While small patches can are useful shelters during lambing and calving, they are generally considered invasive weeds that reduce grass growth and lower forage quality. Their presence often indicates underlying problems like poor drainage, acidic soils (low pH), deficiencies in phosphate and potash, ongoing soil damage from livestock (poaching), we…