The role of industry in weed resistance management the herbicide resistance action committee

The Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) is a body comprised of representatives of the major agrochemical companies. By fostering co-operation between industry members and with the scientific community, HRAC believes that resistance can be managed by developing effective, practical and economic strategies which allow farmers to prevent, or at least minimise the impact of a potentially serious problem The mission of HRAC is to develop a "partnership in resistance management" between industry, scientists, advisors and the farmer, by providing support of research in key areas and providing a communication channel through which information on resistance management can be shared.