Apply blight sprays early to protect against alternaria

Climatic weather patterns and this year's challenging potato season have significantly increased the risks of alternaria.

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Apply blight sprays early to protect against alternaria

Historically alternaria infections have been identified from mid to late July, but have already been reported this season, with instances of serious plant die-back. Crops that were slow to establish...

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