Potato growers urged to rethink slug pellet plans

摘要

Recent rainfall has created the ideal conditions for the increased threat of slugs in this year's potato crop with agronomists urging growers to reconsider their treatment plans. Norfolk-based grower and independent potato specialist Andrew Alexanderwarns this season could be a high pressure year. "Over the past two seasons, slug pressure has not been horrendous by any means, with slug pelleting applications around the 50% level.