The pastoral area in Kazakhstan has entered into its grass mowing season. (Photo: Xinhua) Herdsmen operate machines to mow grass on a grassland in Akmola region of northern Kazakhstan, Aug. 4, 2024.

Environmental groups say the invasive grass poses significant fire risks. (Flickr: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0)Today's announcement will see a weed management plan formalised for buffel in ...