PCN

A focus on science and changing consumer needs means that the Scottish potato industry is evolving to be fit for the future

Trials carried out by agronomy firm Hutchinsons are exploring how varieties and other emerging biological products can be better used to combat potato cyst nematode

Syngenta says incentive helps farmers adhere to best practice

Recently-formed industry group GB Potatoes is working in partnership with Cambridge University Potato Growers Research Association (CUPGRA) to coordinate a GB potato cyst nematode (PCN) forum.

Potato cyst nematode (PCN) is already costing the seed potato sector £25 million per year, but this figure could rise to £125m per year.