Controlling weeds on your property
In this guide:
Some introduced weeds from other countries have become serious pests in Queensland. Weeds threaten Queensland's primary industries, natural environment, livestock, human health and people´s livelihoods. Under Queensland law, landowners, including state and local government, are responsible for controlling declared weeds on their property.
Queensland's farmers spend more than $600 million each year on weed-related control activities. However, the total cost of weeds to Queensland's economy and your business can be much higher, including:- direct control and management costs
- competition with pasture species to reduce available grazing
- toxicity to stock
- competition with crops for space, water and nutrients
- increased stock mustering costs
- loss of ecotourism values
- impact of aquatic weeds on water quality and irrigation.
This guide explains various methods to control weeds on your property and how this can benefit your business.
