European potato production is at significant risk due to the re-emergence of late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans. This pathogen, responsible for the Irish Famine, poses a severe threat to the 2024 growing season, reducing the effectiveness of current control methods. The EU potato sector’s action plan proposes short-term and long-term solutions, including creating a stakeholder dialogue platform, enhancing IPM strategies, and promoting resistant potato varieties. The EU is a major exporter of potatoes and processed products, making this issue critical for the industry.
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A European action plan to combat late blight in potatoes is needed (freshplaza.com)
