








Using an integrated approach to weed management
Key learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of IWM
- Understand the context in which each component can be effectively delivered
Introduction to the course
Integrated Weed Management (IWM) is an approach to managing weeds that integrates multiple control tactics. By including a diverse range of control methods in the design of a management system, it allows growers to control the most troublesome weeds.
This is a presentation developed by Philippe Delval, ACTA, France. The video is about seven minutes 45 seconds long. Additional notes, comments and links to additional content are given below the presentation.
Music by Bensound.com
Comments, notes and resources referenced in the video
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Promote and make accessible = This results in the development of accessible sites, guides or guidelines. Sub-directive-article14 https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/pesticides/sustainable_use_pesticides_en https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/pesticides/sustainable_use_pesticides/ipm_en |
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Annex 3 pdf Subject to regulation
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12 | This diagram is taken from a document produced in 2008 by BiPro available on the Endure website “Draft Guidance Document for establishing IPM principles” | |
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How are the 8 principles positioned?
Around - resistance [principle 7] concerns chemical [principles 4 & 5] but also biological methods At the top- systems analysis [principle 8] E = efficiency; S = substitution; R = redesign |
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16 | Integrated Weed Management (IWM) is a complex system approach in which many tools and tactics are combined to manage weeds. In order to support farmers in defining integrated weed management strategies we propose a framework consisting of five different pillars for integrated weed management. Each pillar contains a list of tactics. The tactics affect one or more parts of the weed life cycle or affect the weed-crop interaction. An Inspiration sheet has been developed by IWMPraise researchers. It describes what is IWM and its different measures. This training will more clearly define these practices and give links to IWMpraise documents produced during the project (inspiration sheets, brochures…) | |
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An inspiration sheet has been produced to introduce this game. You have access to the rules and all the cards required to play. Please, carefully read the rules to understand the meaning of the measure cards that we will present during this training,
accompanying the presentation of the alternative or chemical methods.
IWMGAME : One special card allow you to increase your time units during one period. But it costs two money units! |
Additional resources and signposting
Below are a number of additional resources related to the session and signposting for further information
The group at Wageningen University and Research have developed the excellent tool below. You can access the tool by clicking on the picture, or the link underneath the picture. The tool will open in a new tab on your browser.Wageningen University and Research IWM Tool (https://framework.iwmtool.eu/)
The IWMPRAISE website has many useful reports, booklets and inspiration sheets across the website. Throughout the rest of the course any resources of specific relevance will be highlighted and acessible from the links on those pages.