CropCast – PCN & Water Scarcity
Posted: Tuesday, 21 April 2026
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
CREW Planning for Water Scarcity:
