Ragwort!!

[louise4208]

Can anyone give me some advice on the law regarding ragwort?
I have my own field for my horses and before I grazed them in it I dug out all the ragwort, and check it every day for new plants growing.
however, the surrounding fields are full of ragwort and foxgloves, and are grazed by horses and ponies, as well as foals and yearlings.
My concern is that it will spread into my field, and despite all my efforts every year, I will still have to dig out double next year?! Also concerned for the horses grazing the fields.
I'm told that landowners are required by law to control ragwort. Does anyone know more about this? Many thanks.

 

[_daisy_]

http://www.ragfork.co.uk/controlragwort.html
this link mught help you.
ultimately it is up to the land owner to control it

 

[louise4208]

Thank you, this has been helpful.

 

[_daisy_]

youre welcome, hope you manage to get it sorted out

 

[longtalltilly]

I have the same problem too!!! let me know if you come up with a solution....its a constant battle

 

[missshell]

Defra should be able to help you.

 

[Donkeymad]

Report it to Defra.

 

[Cuffey]

Hi
I am assuming you are in England not Scotland
Complaint form on DEFRA site, download, fill in, snail mail to Bristol Office--worth a try I hope!!
http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/regulat/forms/weedsact/weed2.htm
Good luck
It is infuriating to work hard controlling the weed on your own land only to have seeds blow in from next door.
Also your neighbours horses are under a death sentence--BHS have leaflets you could post through their door and if asked your local BHS Welfare volunteer would visit your neighbours to advise on removal

 

[kellyeaton]

complain to defra or ilph!