Application for Soil Sampling and Testing for Potato Cyst Nematode

All lands where potatoes for certified seed production are to be planted must be officially sampled and tested and found free of Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN).

This does not include land intended for production of ‘farm saved’ seed potatoes on the grower’s own holding. However, growers are strongly advised to arrange for testing of all land from which it is proposed to keep ‘farm saved’ seed potatoes. For the current year (2020), the Department will carry out Potato Cyst Nematode testing where a grower submits an application form, subject to a maximum of 15 soil samples per applicant.

There is no fee for sampling and testing land that is sown for the production of seed crops certified by the Department this season, or for land that tests positive for Potato Cyst Nematode. There is a fee of €25/hectare on additional land exceeding the area planted for seed that is sampled and tested for the presence of Potato Cyst Nematode.

Completed applications should be returned by Friday 17 April 2020. A late application fee of €50 will be charged for applications received after Friday 17 April 2020.

The form below can be used to apply for soil sampling and testing for Potato Cyst Nematode.

The completed form should be forwarded to: