Never has the need been greater for potato growers to have the most up-to-date technical, regulatory and agronomic information to improve returns from their crops. The industry has witnessed a seismic shift in costs. Withdrawals and threatened revocations of a number of key pesticides, tighter regulations and a changing spectrum of pest and disease threats could all take their toll on unprepared businesses.

That's why Potato Council has teamed up with Farmers Weekly to bring growers comprehensive advice on a range of crucial technical issues. Driven by stakeholder discussions that have identified the industry's priorities, we've called on some of the top experts in their fields to summarise the industry-wide, unbiased view on best practice. Look out for similar Potato Council-supported features in Farmers Weekly over the coming months.