Soft rush control: online information session

CAFRE, in conjunction with NI Water, is holding an online information session on Soft Rush control and water quality for farmers and landowners in the North West on Wednesday, 26 February at 7.30pm. 

This event is primarily aimed at those farming in the Faughan, Roe, Foyle, Derg and Owenkillew river catchments.  An area stretching from Limavady, across to Londonderry and down to Gortin.  Whilst the event is aimed at those farming in these catchments it is open to everyone – anyone with an interest in the topic can attend.

The online event will give information on different methods of rush control and their effectiveness with a particular emphasis on the benefits of weed wiping with glyphosate versus boom spraying with MCPA.  The results of recent field trials will also be discussed.  Northern Ireland Water staff will give an insight into the water quality of the catchments, the treatment process at the drinking water extraction plant and the costs around removing MCPA from the water.

This event will be held online on the Microsoft Teams platform.  To obtain the link please register below: