Northern Territory authorities consider declaring buffel grass, crucial for cattle graziers, as a weed due to its invasive, fire hazard, and native ecosystem destruction.
In the Northern Territory, authorities are considering declaring buffel grass, a highly valued stockfeed for cattle graziers, as a weed. Despite its vital role in the cattle industry, national authorities classify it as an invasive, fire hazard, and native ecosystem destroyer. This decision comes as Australia is already struggling to combat another invasive grass, Gamba, which is endangering various regions.
April 14, 2024
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