Delving into the world of highly specialist potato agronomy, Cedric Porter hosts a new podcast on behalf of BASF – Perfecting Potatoes Together.

Interviewing leading experts and growers on a range of seasonal topics, as the editor of World Potato Markets, Cedric has followed the ups and downs of the sector for more than 10 years.

In the first episode his knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the crop teases insights from Dr David Cooke, research leader at The James Hutton Institute, and Paul Goddard, BASF’s value chain and stewardship manager as they discuss late blight’s evolving population, the challenges of controlling it and BASF’s exciting product pipeline.

Future episodes will look at alternaria, Eurofins trials and bring reports from this year’s harvest.

“It feels like a conversation you might have during the coffee break on a trials or demo day,” said Matthew Goodson, BASF's specialities market manager. “And that’s our aim with the Perfecting Potatoes Together podcast – to give growers access to fresh perspectives and accessible content that’s both practical and relevant.

“Our industry is changing rapidly. Not only are changing weather patterns affecting the weeds, pests and diseases we face, but the political and regulatory environment is changing too.”

* To listen to the first episode click on the link: https://soundcloud.com/basf-ag-solutions-uk/basf-perfecting-potatoes-together-fight-against-blight