Make every nematicide input count for margin-making success
NSP Press release January 2026 Potato growers are being urged to follow the Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) best practice guidelines ahead of spring planting to optimise inputs, protect crop health… Read more »
Pre-harvest checks encouraged to potato growers following dry conditions
With this year’s extreme dry conditions, potato growers are being advised to risk assess, and where necessary, carry out a pre-harvest residue test of tubers where granular nematicide has been… Read more »
An integrated approach to managing PCN on a Norfolk farm
Tom Harrison, a fourth-generation farmer from Norfolk, manages 1,200 hectares of mixed crops across a mix of rented and owned land, with 460 hectares dedicated to potatoes. Facing rising challenges… Read more »
Reminder to soil test as part of IPM strategy before growing season
Ongoing research from the PCN Action Scotland project has reinforced the importance of soil testing as the basis of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for managing Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN)… Read more »
PCN Action Scotland learnings for UK potato growers
Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) remains a critical challenge for UK potato growers. Effective management strategies require informed decision-making, responsible nematicide use, and selection of resistant and tolerant varieties. Insights from… Read more »
What is the Nematicide Stewardship Programme?
The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) is a collaborative effort designed to promote the responsible use of nematicides, such as fosthiazate. It involves key stakeholders across the agricultural sector working together… Read more »
Lead the charge in sustainable nematicide use this spring
News release The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) reminds potato growers to follow the best practice granular nematicide protocol this spring to ensure products are used safely and are protected for… Read more »
Turning the tide on PCN: expert insights and innovations in potato research
Over the last 20-30 years, there’s been significant progress in our understanding of the biology and management of potato cyst nematode (PCN), yet it’s still regarded as one of the… Read more »
Navigating the challenges of PCN
Tim Rooke, potato farmer and member of the NFU potato policy group, is at the forefront of combating Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN). Tim farms in partnership with his brother and… Read more »
How do granular nematicides fit into an IPM programme?
By Andy Cunningham Having a well-planned Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy is the cornerstone of any successful potato crop, especially when it comes to Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN). By incorporating… Read more »
