LATEST ARTICLES
Tillage
Growers urged to be vigilant for new potato blight strain
James Hanly
The EU43 strain of potato blight, first recorded in Ireland last year, has been causing concern for potato grower throughout the country after outbreaks of the pathogen in Europe.
20 August 2024 News
Met Éireann announces nationwide blight warning
This also comes after a new blight strain EU43, which is resistant to some fungicides, has caused concern among potato farmers this year.
20 August 2024 News
Royal Irish Academy hosting public lecture on potato famine pathogen
The lecture will explore the migrations and spread of the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, which entered the shores of Ireland in 1845 and devastated the potato crop.
Status yellow blight warning issued
A potato blight advisory warning is in effect for 26 counties across Ireland.
31 July 2024 l2