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Potato growers urged to treat forward crops for blight

Potatoes are at increased risk of blight due to rain and high humidity

Ashleigh Ellwood
Head of Arable
clock • 2 min read
Potato growers urged to treat forward crops for blight

Potato growers are being alerted to the potential for an early blight season, with conditions being conducive to disease development. Early blight outbreaks can be challenging and expensive to manage...

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