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Practising better spud management

Some potatoes don’t reveal problems until harvest, or worse, when they are already in storage. Potato farmers should follow beneficial management practices and keep a keen eye on what’s happening from field preparation to packaging to minimize issues.

Marjo Dessureault with E.S. Cropconsult has been working with B.C. potato growers to assess conditions, diseases and best practices to help farmers get the most from their crops. Her first piece of advice is to know the diseases. Read the full story on Fruit and Vegetable.