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 | Mar 3, 2026 | OptiYield, Product, Technical Update
Microbial Mixes at Planting and Potato Crop Establishment For potato growers and agronomists, microbial mixes at planting should be viewed as part of establishment risk management — supporting root development, nutrient access and resilience before the crop comes...
by helen.holman | Jan 26, 2026 | Crop Health, Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Soil Analysis Matters in Potato Crops In potato production, the difference between a profitable crop and a marginal one often lies in how well you match soil fertility with plant demand. Soil analysis provides the data; converting that data into a practical...
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 | Jan 12, 2026 | Nutrient Testing, OptiYield
Why Standard Soil Tests Don’t Tell Potato Growers What They Need to Know Standard soil tests for potatoes are a useful starting point, but they rarely provide the full picture needed to build an accurate fertiliser and crop nutrition programme. They can show basic...
