The evolution of the Met Éireann blight forecast
Given its role in The Great Famine, blight is etched into the Irish psyche and remains the most serious disease of potatoes in modern times.
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Tillage: Start of 2023 cereal harvest could start in coming days
The start of the 2023 cereal harvest could be as early as next week, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins
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New potato blight control programmes for the future
The loss of fluazinam as an end-of-season blight control spray will have a major impact on the Irish potato industry.
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Potato blight advice: Remove badly affected areas of crop
In cases of potato crops being badly impacted with blight, growers may have no choice but to totally remove infected areas of fields
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Controlling potato blight - Agriland.ie
Humidity in the range 88-90%, combined with the odd shower, constitute the perfect weather conditions for the spread of potato blight.
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Fundamental change in blight strains impacting Irish potato crops
There is a major displacement of potato blight strain populations taking place in Ireland at the present time.
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New Met Éireann prediction service at the heart of blight prevention
Blight prevention remains an ever-present challenge for the Irish potato industry. Growers spend millions each year protecting their crops.
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