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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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.
The start of the 2023 cereal harvest could be as early as next week, according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciaran Collins
The loss of fluazinam as an end-of-season blight control spray will have a major impact on the Irish potato industry.
In cases of potato crops being badly impacted with blight, growers may have no choice but to totally remove infected areas of fields
Humidity in the range 88-90%, combined with the odd shower, constitute the perfect weather conditions for the spread of potato blight.