Potato growers in Britain face weather-related challenges
Potato growers are facing many weather-related challenges and recent warm, wet weather has led to a massive increase in the number of Smith Periods this year so far, says Potato Council executive and blight specialist Gary Collins.
April 26, 2012
New research into the control of Alternaria in potatoes
According to independent potato specialist of Root Crop Consultancy Howard Hinds, Alternaria has become much more of an issue in UK potato crops, with severe infections being experienced in susceptible varieties such as Markies.
May 27, 2011
Potato fungicides approved for Early blight (Alternaria) protection
In the United Kingdom, potato Late blight fungicides Consento and Prompto (fenamidone + propamocarb) have gained label extensions for protection of potato crops against Early blight (Alternaria).
June 17, 2010
Syngenta advises to treat blight and Alternaria separately
Syngenta warns potato growers not to compromise blight control programmes during high risk conditions when tackling the threat of Alternaria.
