As biosecurity risks continue to grow, protecting your farm starts with the fundamentals. This article from Issue 16 of PotatoLink magazine explores practical steps growers can take to reduce the risk of pests and diseases entering via people, vehicles, and equipment to ensure a resilient and productive future for the Australian potato industry.

Knowing what disease you are dealing with is the first step to managing it. This fact sheet discusses what the important things are to look for, when the best time for testing is, and where to send it.

This Spotlight on Sustainability - Energy Use on Farms article in Issue 15 of PotatoLink Magazine explores costs on potato farms, highlights ways to measure it, and lists some practical solutions to optimise usage and reduce costs.

Andrew Tempra from Tempra Bros Pty Ltd, a grower from Manjimup, Western Australia, cultivates 35 hectares of potatoes annually, evenly split between fresh market supply and processing for French fries through WA Chip.

In Issue 15 of PotatoLink magazine, we caught up with Andrew to discuss his practices for improving soil health and potato quality on his farm.

Autonomous technology will change the way we farm; and probably sooner rather than later. With efficiency and sustainability closely linked, the advantages of autonomous robots are hard to ignore. Read more in Issue 15 of PotatoLink Magazine.

By focusing on these biosecurity fundamental practices discussed in Issue 15 of PotatoLink magazine, you can minimise the risk of devastating outbreaks and ensure a sustainable future for potato production.