by helen.holman | Aug 4, 2026 | Crop Health, OptiYield
Photographs taken on 22 July show potato crops managed under the OptiYield® programme retaining substantial green canopy following an exceptionally demanding period of summer weather. The four OptiYield fields A B C and D – are all in the same locality. Although...
by helen.holman | Jun 19, 2025 | OptiYield, Product
Crop stress from heat, drought and unpredictable weather As we are increasingly experiencing, with this season’s unpredictable weather patterns crops are under constant pressure from environmental stresses like heat and drought, even if they are irrigated. For...
by helen.holman | Jun 17, 2025 | Biostimulants, OptiYield
How seaweed extract is made Seaweed extract is produced by one of two industrial processes, the extract containing all the ‘goodies’ is obtained by either a heat/chemical processing or through cold-pressing. Cold-pressed vs heat extracted seaweed extract The table...
by helen.holman | May 19, 2025 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
What is leaf tissue analysis and why is it useful in potato crops? What is leaf tissue analysis? Leaf tissue analysis is a vital tool for managing the nutritional health of potato crops. While the OptiYield soil analysis system predicts nutrient availability to...
by helen.holman | May 12, 2025 | OptiYield
Managing Heat and Drought Stress in Potato Crops Naturally Spring 2025: low rainfall and rising crop stress risk Spring 2025 has been a direct contrast to spring 2024, with unseasonably low rainfall throughout February, March and April. According to the BBC...
