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Research technician Zoe Park suited up in pesticide application PPE at the field research site
October 19, 2026
No Silver Bullet for Potato Cyst Nematode: PAPAS Research Featured in AGDAILY
PAPAS researchers spotlight Idaho’s pale cyst nematode challenge in AGDAILY, highlighting trap crops, biofumigation, resistant varieties, and integrated strategies to advance eradication and protect potato production.
Global seed potato trade moves toward stronger biosecurity as certification, advanced diagnostics, and phytosanitary controls protect international supply chains.
July 21, 2026
Global Seed Potato Trade Enters a New Biosecurity Era as Countries Strengthen Phytosanitary Controls
Global seed potato trade is entering a new biosecurity era as countries tighten phytosanitary rules, expand digital ePhyto certification, and strengthen disease testing, making certified, traceable seed essential for global market access.
Maris Piper potato variety
February 08, 2026
Future of Maris Piper under the spotlight during GB Potatoes industry debate
'Maris Piper has had its day; or has it?' That was the provocative title of a GB Potatoes debate at the British Potato Industry Event, where industry leaders discussed whether the long-standing variety still has a place in modern potato production.
Kenyan farmers examine freshly harvested PCN-resistant potatoes, Malaika and Glen, developed by The James Hutton Institute to improve yields and support food security.
September 02, 2025
James Hutton Institute Introduces Malaika and Glen Potato Varieties to Combat Devastating Pest in Kenya
The James Hutton Institute introduced two PCN-resistant potato varieties, Malaika and Glen, in Kenya. Developed with international partners, they boost yields, support food security, and meet local farmers’ needs for fast-cooking, low-dormancy potatoes.
A well-managed potato crop: Growers are urged to conduct pre-harvest residue tests after dry conditions may have slowed nematicide breakdown in soils.
August 12, 2025
Potato Growers Urged to Perform Pre-Harvest Residue Testing Amid Dry Conditions Affecting Nematicide Breakdown
Potato growers should test for nematicide residues like Nemathorin 10G before harvest due to dry conditions slowing breakdown. Follow the 119-day wait after application and use accredited labs for testing to ensure crop safety and meet standards.
Empowering African Plant Protection Agencies to Combat Devastating Potato Pest
August 11, 2025
African Plant Protection Agencies Unite to Combat Devastating Potato Pest Threat
IITA, FAO & partners equip 12 African nations to detect/manage Potato Cyst Nematodes, a pest slashing yields & threatening trade, via training, diagnostics, awareness & regional cooperation to protect farmers’ livelihoods & potato production.
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Experts collaborate with industry on new guide tackling major potato pest
June 30, 2025
Experts and Industry Unite to Launch Comprehensive Guide for Tackling Potato Cyst Nematodes in Great Britain
Experts from Harper Adams University have co-authored a comprehensive new guide to managing potato cyst nematodes (PCN), updating previous advice and combining biology, control strategies, and sampling methods into one essential resource.
Potato cyst nematodes threaten crop yields. Kobe University scientist Mizutani Masaharu uncovered a three-way interaction between plants, soil microbes, and parasites.
June 04, 2025
Kobe University Uncovers Key Plant-Microbe-Parasite Link in Potato Cyst Nematode Control
Kobe University found that potatoes secrete a molecule (SEC) that microbes convert into compounds triggering potato parasite hatching. This three-way interaction could help develop 'suicide hatching' methods to control crop-damaging nematodes.
RinoTec™ Technology has been tested in a wide range of environments including in-vitro, lab, greenhouse, micro-plot, and field trials.
May 05, 2025
Pro Farm Group Launches ARINO Insecticide/ Nematicide to Protect Potatoes from Soil-Dwelling Pests
Pro Farm Group introduces ARINO™ insecticide/ nematicide, for the management of nematodes and wireworms in potatoes, onions and other bulb and tuberous vegetables. 
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March 30, 2025
Greenvale launches ‘Move Over Maris’ Campaign to Promote Sustainable and High-Performing Potato Varieties
Greenvale’s Golden Kings launched ‘Move Over Maris’ with Great British Chefs to promote climate-friendly, high-yielding potatoes needing less irrigation and pest control, urging consumers to switch varieties.
Where is the crop industry with nematode biocontrols?
March 10, 2025
Can nematode biocontrols be used as alternative to chemical pesticides?
The dwindling availability of insecticide seed treatment and nematicides has paved the way for pest control using entomopathogenic nematodes.
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
January 28, 2025
Building regional capacity to manage invasive pests and diseases to safeguard sustainable seed potato trade
Potatoes are increasingly traded globally, raising the risk of spreading quarantined pests and diseases. Organizations like EPPO and national bodies regulate many of these threats, necessitating a unified approach to pest and disease management.
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February 01, 2023
USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes
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January 21, 2023
PCN and blackleg main topics at Cambridge potato conference
Potato industry challenges posed by PCN and blackleg were among the topics discussed at the recent Cambridge University Potato Growers’ Association (CUPGRA) annual conference.
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WPC: Teagasc discussed breeding new potato varieties
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