Society
Control of Ragwort
Ragwort is a common weed that is extremely toxic to horses. If land you own has ragwort, and it’s either at risk of spreading to high-risk land or your land is occupied by horses, you must act now to remove the ragwort.
Published: 16 May 2025
Advice from the National Farmers Union regarding the control and disposal of ragwort can be found in this link.
https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/ragwort-advice-on-control-and-disposal/
Information from the British Horse Society is here:
