Optimising irrigation for scab control

Understanding varietal susceptibility is crucial when deciding on irrigation strategy to prevent common scab in potatoes, says Mark Stalham, senior research associate at NIAB-CUF. Effective management of the disease in Maris Piper calls for perfect timing and perfect irrigation. The good news is growers can afford to be more flexible when it comes to varieties with lower susceptibility to the pathogen. Quality[Read More...]