Farmers unite in war against invasive weedSCOTT HAMMOND/FAIRFAX NZ Seddon farmer Tim Struthers discusses the spraying programme he has introduced to fight Chilean Needle Grass on his property. Farmers fed up with the spread of an invasive weed that can scratch and blind animals have joined forces to fight it. READ MORE:* Public apathy helping Chilean needle grass spread* Chilean needle grass closer to homes​* Wither Hills repasture programme to stop plant pest, erosionIf not eradicated, there are fears it could cost as much as $3 billion to remove. SCOTT HAMMOND/FAIRFAX NZ Warwick Lissaman, of the Chilean Needle Group Action Group, will head a national steering group to lobby Government for more support in battling the invasive weed. New Zealand Landcare Trust regional co-ordinator Barbara Stuart compared the invasive weed to gorse.

Source: Stuff June 28, 2017 23:37 UTC