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3rd August 2026
With early summer record temperatures creating even more challenges for potato growers, new research and product development into heat and drought stress mitigation may offer significant hope for the future. CPM investigates…
25th June 2026
During a season of volatile input costs and extreme weather conditions, tuber and foliar diseases and virus risks increase the agronomic challenges further for potato growers. CPM provides an update on the current season.
17th June 2026
Is yield losing some of its value? As one variety remains top of the BBRO Recommended List for a sixth consecutive year, CPM asks whether the focus of breeders is changing.
2nd June 2026
As new late blight strains emerge and the traditional fungicide armoury becomes more limited, control programmes are having to adapt. Using elicitors to bolster plant defences could be an important part of this new approach,…
13th May 2026
The loss of mancozeb is impacting potato growers not just because of the active’s role in late blight programmes, but for the added benefit it offered in keeping alternaria at bay. CPM explores what lies…
30th April 2026
A moderately high virus yellows forecast suggests careful use of foliar insecticides will be required this spring. CPM finds out their key characteristics.
30th April 2026
Trials are taking place to investigate alternative approaches to blight control, including the value that innovative options could bring to wider management programmes. CPM collates some of the findings.
30th March 2026
Increased costs, complexity and market risk combine to deliver a triple treat for UK potato growers. CPM weighs up current industry concerns.
12th March 2026
Following a difficult year for weed control in sugar beet, could there be incremental gains to be had from revisiting spray application techniques? CPM tackles the topic of beet spraying…
23rd February 2026
From understanding how much nitrogen a cover crop might release to hearing how technology and research could improve potato growing, CUPGRA’s annual conference delivered some valuable insights. CPM attended the event to understand more.
5th January 2026
On-farm hygiene plays a major role in mitigating threats from difficult to control beet pests and diseases. CPM reports.
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