CROP: Potato (Silena)

PRODUCT: Classic (foliar application)

YEAR:  2015

COUNTRY:  Georgia

LOCATION: Akhalkalaki region

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‍APPLICATION: Control

• Regular ground fertilising (Saltpeter & NPK fertilizers)
• 2x fungicide treatment

‍RESULT‍

• Various sizes
• Harvest was heavily influenced by strong potato beetle infestation and rain

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APPLICATION: MNG

• 2 x 1.5kg MNG Classic
• seed coating
• no soil additives
• no fungicide treatment

‍RESULT‍

• Yield increase: 36.6 t/ha vs 19.8 t/ha (+16.8t/ha, +84.8%)
• Additional yield: 1450 EUR per ha
• No potato beetle infestation
• Potatoes of equal size
• 100% organic
• MNG costs including work: 120 EUR per ha

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COMMENT:

The test area has not been cultivated for 10 years, as no good results could be expected according to the Agricultural Union.