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The lecture will explore the migrations and spread of the pathogen Phytophthora infestans, which entered the shores of Ireland in 1845 and devastated the potato crop.
A meeting of potato growers in Enniscorthy this week highlighted the many issues facing growers. As ever, price and weather were near the top of the list.
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A potato blight advisory warning is in effect for 26 counties across Ireland.
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Tree planting has now to be encouraged big time and undoubtedly landowners are put off by this messy ash dieback business.
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Shay Phelan of Teagasc said that the EU 43 strain of blight is 'probably more widespread than we think'.
The wet weather is still having an impact on potato planting, Teagasc has said. They are advising growers to get the main crops in as soon as possible.
