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Thorough soil test will help to manage potato cyst nematode, growers told

New research says early detection of pest population is key

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Accurate and early PCN detection through soil testing will help growers effectively combat this pest
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Accurate and early PCN detection through soil testing will help growers effectively combat this pest

Farmers are being reminded to conduct thorough soil tests as part of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for managing potato cyst nematode (PCN) this spring. Ongoing research from the PCN Action...

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