Madeleine Finlay sits down with science editor Ian Sample to hear about some of the winners of the Breakthrough Prize, which awards scientists working in maths, physics and life sciences.

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Learn about weed science basics, herbicide resistance management and effective strategies for young and beginning farmers.

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