Using plastic sheets for weed control, even under current best management practices, pollutes soil with macro- and micro-plastics and negatively affects critical soil functions, according to a study.

What if the plastic problem goes back much further ... sheets that are spread over the soil to serve as a sort of plastic mulch. They suppress the growth of weeds, increase fertiliser uptake ...

But five years ago he turned to a product that was relatively new to the area — plastic mulch. "In terms of my herd's productivity and feed costs, it's had a huge impact," said Frigon ...

If you are using a rake, we recommend using a plastic rake as this will be gentler ... Make sure that the area you are going to mulch is clear of unwanted debris and lay down the mulch around trees ...

What if the plastic problem goes back much further ... sheets that are spread over the soil to serve as a sort of plastic mulch. They suppress the growth of weeds, increase fertiliser uptake ...

But five years ago he turned to a product that was relatively new to the area — plastic mulch. "In terms of my herd's productivity and feed costs, it's had a huge impact," said Frigon, vice-president ...

What if the plastic problem goes back much further ... But the widespread use of plastic mulch poses a problem. Plastic used on farms is typically difficult and expensive to recycle because ...