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ancellsfarmer
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Plot is London clay, rich in Mesozoic fossils
POTATO BLIGHT
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April 17, 2019, 17:51:17 »
I have come across the following New Zealand research report which I feel may be of interest. While investigating the application of micromesh to protect potato crops, it has been noted that a) up to a 60% gain in crop production due to the microclimate lengthening 'grow days'
b) considerable reduction in blight in protected crops.
The mesh used is similar in fineness to that used for carrot fly, at a mesh size of 0.6mm Ultrafine insect mesh. Further research is to be undertaken. See:
http://www.bhu.org.nz/future-farming-centre/information/crop-management/crop-production/mesh-crop-covers-for-potato-blight-and-pest-control
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Plot 18
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Plot in Mid-Kent
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April 17, 2019, 19:29:58 »
That's very interesting ..... Thnx
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ACE
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April 18, 2019, 06:00:44 »
More plastic to break down and get blown by the wind to add to the contamination.
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Beersmith
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Duston, Northampton. Loam / sand.
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April 18, 2019, 12:01:43 »
Thanks for posting. I'm a big fan of barrier methods.
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