Short‐term responses in weed spatial patterns during early adoption of conservation agriculture practices

The transition to conservation agriculture may enhance the phenomena of weed aggregation and weed patch stability even within a short time. Consequently, under these conditions, the benefits of site-specific weed control become even more significant compared to conventional systems. This suggests that two key objectives, mitigating soil degradation and decreasing the use of herbicides, can be accomplished through conservation agriculture and site-specific herbicide applications. © 2025 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.