The Nematode Management Pivot: Building Profitable Potato Systems in a Post-Fumigant Era

The regulatory landscape for nematicides has shifted dramatically, placing potato growers in a tight spot. The EU ban on aldicarb and severe restrictions on metham sodium and 1,3-dichloropropene, coupled with the upcoming 2026 phase-out of oxamyl in the UK and usage caps in North American states, have dismantled the traditional chemical arsenal. This comes at https://potatoes.news/the-nematode-management-pivot-building-profitable-potato-systems-in-a-post-fumigant-era/potatoes-news/