Potato Review

Advertorial The move to liquid seed treatment delivers more even application and coverage of the seed tuber surface, to achieve consistently reliable results against seed-borne diseases, according to Syngenta Technical Manager, Michael Tait. Research and field trials with Maxim 100FS has shown: • Greater number of eyes opening • Consistent crop emergence • Stronger earlier crop rooting • Increased tuber numbers • More even tuber size at harvest • Improved skin finish Over recent seasons, specialist applicator manufacturer, Team Sprayers, report new Storemaster CTC2 equipment, developed in conjunction with Syngenta, has been installed by seed producers and, increasingly, by ware growers gearing up for Maxim 100FS use. Liquid fungicides applied correctly to seed can give good coverage, be cleaner to use and removes an operation on the planter, allowing operatives to focus on getting crops planted in good condition, points out Mr Tait. “A further advantage of Maxim 100FS is the distinctive red colour, which clearly indicates seed tubers have been effectively treated.” To assess for potential seed-borne disease issues he urges growers and agronomists to have intended seed stocks inspected at source for signs of infection at the earliest opportunity. “This gives the chance for Maxim 100FS treatment before seed is delivered onto farm, or to organise for on-farm treatment.” Growers operating on just-in-time delivery for planting, or not set up to handle or store seed, can have seed conveniently treated at source. Optimising crop emergence using Maxim 100FS seed treatment, coupled with Amistar and Nemathorin to tackle soil-borne pathogens and pests, gives the foundation for crop yields and tuber quality. AMISTAR® and MAXIM® are Registered Trademark of a Syngenta Group Company. AMISTAR (MAPP 18039) contains azoxystrobin. MAXIM 100FS (MAPP 15683) contains fludioxonil. All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information including warning phrases and symbols refer to www.syngenta.co.uk Syngenta UK Ltd. Registered in England No. 849037. CPC4, Capital Park, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5XE Tel: 01223 883400 Fax: 01223 882195. Technical Enquiries Tel: 0800 169 6058 Email: customer.services@syngenta.com ©Syngenta Oct 2021. Get cover against seed-borne diseases Use of Maxim 100FS to reduce seed-borne disease pressure this season can enhance crop emergence and growth - to ultimately harvest increased marketable yields with higher quality, more consistently sized tubers with improved skin finish. MAXIM 100FS has activity against a range of seed-borne diseases of potato seed tubers. • Black scurf (Rhizoctonia solani) • Silver scurf (Helminthosporium solani) • Black dot (Colletotrichum coccodes) Field observation of effects on: • Common scab (Streptomyces scabies) • Dry rot (Fusarium spp) Top Tips to get the best from seed treatment • Inspect or test seed early to assess treatment requirements • Apply liquid seed treatment to achieve even tuber coverage • Use Team Sprayers’ Storemaster CTC2 for application • Choose Maxim 100FS to control a wide spectrum of skin diseases • Combine with Amistar as a soil treatment at planting, to target soil-borne disease with an integrated disease management solution. Find out more about Maxim 100FS seed treatment and the integrated approach to seed and soil health programmes at planting, at the pre-season Syngenta Potato Science Live events. Look out for more details on our events page: www.syngenta.co.uk/events