It may be two weeks early, but now is the time to think about sprout suppressant applications
The sprout suppressant application window is opening a fortnight early, says root crop protection expert,…
Browsing: Potatoes
Foliar nutrition should not be overlooked during tuber bulking
To ensure high quality yields, potato growers are being reminded that during tuber bulking, foliar…
Exploiting soil microbiomes to fight potato late blight
Natural organisms found in soil and their use as novel fungicides is being explored in…
3D ninety nozzle gives better all round blight protection
Potato growers should switch to new Syngenta 3D ninety nozzles to ensure more timely blight…
Stress factors add to Alternaria risk
Stress factors set to hit potato crops over the coming weeks could increase the risk…
Grimme UK and Haith reveal their vision for optical sorting
GRIMME UK and Haith Group have revealed their latest major joint project – an innovative…
Heat Stress Alert warns of local crop risks for Quantis timing
Potato growers can now get advance warning of the best time to apply Quantis biostimulant,…
Use a durable slug pellet for peace of mind in potatoes
As the key slug timing control timing in many potato crops approaches growers are urged…
Dry spell may alter potato growers’ herbicide strategies this spring
Potato growers may need to rethink their usual reliance on pre-emergence herbicides this year after…
Decide now on crop haulm desiccation plans
While potato planting is only just getting underway, growers are being reminded to put crop…