Farmers asked to be on lookout for invasive weed

farmersweekly.co.nz

Farmers asked to be on lookout for invasive weed

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Auckland and Waikato councils are asking farmers to be on the lookout for Noogoora burr as they attempt to eradicate the invasive species for good. Sighting of the plant have dwindled over the years since it was discovered over a decade ago.  Auckland Council senior biosecurity advisor Lydia Starr said they suspect numbers of the plant are at a level where eradication is achievable. However, they do not have the eyes…