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Growers urged to be on their guard as potato blight strain recorded in Ireland

Scientists say mounting resistence in Europe could prove for a challenging season

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Experts warn to be alert for resistant blight strains this season
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Experts warn to be alert for resistant blight strains this season

Farmers are being warned a rise in potato blight resistance could lead to a challenging season. The caution follows news that EU_43_A1 (EU43) has now been found in Ireland. Although it has not yet been...

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