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 2, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Potato Petiole Analysis: Staying on Track from Emergence and Beyond After the initial sigh of relief that tubers are in the ground and emerged, comes the concern to keep them on track to meet your tonnage and quality commitments at the end of the season – which may be...
by helen.holman | Jan 19, 2026 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Good Soil Sampling Matters for Potato Crops Soil sampling isn’t just a box to tick — it’s the foundation of smart nutrient management and better yields. Done right, soil samples can reveal everything from nutrient deficiencies to hidden imbalances that limit plant...
by helen.holman | Oct 2, 2025 | OptiYield
Why Soil Test Results Need Interpretation Soil test results are only useful if they can be turned into clear, practical crop nutrition decisions. A standard soil analysis may provide basic values for nutrients such as phosphate, potassium and magnesium, but those...
by helen.holman | Oct 23, 2024 | Emerald Research, News, OptiYield
Emerald Research Ltd (ERL) will be exhibiting at CropTec 24 taking place on the 27th and 28th November at the NAEC, Stoneleigh. Taking centre stage will be this season’s results from the Innovate UK-funded Transformative Reduced Inputs in Potatoes (TRIP) project,...
