The Threat of Parthenium Weed and How to Stop Its Spread
Farmers Magazine | 27.01.2026 18:06
Parthenium weed is one of the most aggressive invasive plants threatening agriculture, livestock, biodiversity, and human health. Known scientifically as Parthenium hysterophorus, this fast spreading weed has become a serious concern in farming areas, grazing lands, roadsides, and disturbed soils. Parthenium weed spreads rapidly through seeds. A single plant can produce up to 25,000 seeds in one season. These seeds move easily through wind, water, animals, vehicles, contaminated crop seed, and machinery. Once established, the weed outcompetes crops and natural vegetation, reducing yields and land value.
