CropCast - PCN & Water Scarcity

In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Consultants Kerry Leslie & Gavin Prentice, to discuss results from PCN Action Scotland along with the new CREW water scarcity guidance. Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, George Chalmers will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government. Timestamps 01:42 Introduction to Kerry Leslie 02:27 Who does PCN impact? 03:32 What is PCN? 06:08 What is the PCN yield penalty? 09:43 How do we know if there is PCN in a field? 12:27 Variety choice 16:42 The impact of other crops on PCN 18:40 The impact of ground keepers 20:50 PCN Action Scotland 24:50 Next steps for PCN action Scotland 28:50 Introduction to Gavin Prentice 31:19 Water scarcity project 33:20 Key project outcomes 34:40 Identifying water scarcity risks 37:50 Easy wins for farmers Related FAS Resources Technical Note (TN30): Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) Planning for Water Scarcity - New Practical Guide for Farmers and Growers in Scotland | Helping farmers in Scotland Other Related Resources PCN Action Scotland CREW Planning for Water Scarcity: Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical guidance for Scottish farmers and growers | CREW | Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters

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CropCast - PCN & Water Scarcity is an episode from Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast by Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast.

This episode is 43:21 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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