MIRAVIS® in potatoes
Best in class, noticeably superior control of Target Spot in potatoes
MIRAVIS® highlights
- MIRAVIS® delivers powerful and dependable control of Target Spot in potatoes
- Reduces Target Spot infections prolonging green leaf area, maximising yield potential
- Rainfast within 1 hour providing flexibility with peace of mind
- Highly compatible allowing tank mixes which delivers one pass disease and insect control
- A best in class, noticeably superior fungicide for the management of Target Spot
MIRAVIS® treated versus untreated - Electron micrograph scans inside the leaf
MIRAVIS® was used preventatively on the leaf in Figure 1, while the leaf in Figure 2 was left untreated.
6 days after inoculation with Alternaria you can see Alternaria mycelia inside the leaf of the untreated and cell collapse and leaf damage.
MIRAVIS® news
22.10.2025Potatoes
Strategic positioning of Syngenta foliar fungicides in Australian potato programs
Discover how Syngenta's comprehensive fungicide portfolio can maximise disease protection and yield potential for potato growers.
23.09.2025Potatoes
MIRAVIS® brands lead the way in potato disease management
The MIRAVIS® range has now expanded to include MIRAVIS® Duo for control of target spot and MIRAVIS® Prime offering protection against target spot, as well as other potato diseases.
24.07.2025Potatoes
Syngenta welcomes potato target spot resistance strategy changes
CropLife Australia recently unveiled updated target spot resistance management guidelines that covers fungicide use at all stages of potato production.
26.05.2023Potatoes
Three key considerations for tank mix success
Dr Brandy Rawnsley, Syngenta Technical Sevices Lead for Horticulture outlines three types of product compatibility and things to consider when tank mixing.
28.02.2022Potatoes
Local field walk provides Syngenta pipeline insights
The site was Forthside Vegetable Research Facility in northern Tasmania, which was managed by the local Tasmanian Institutte of Agriculture (TIA) team headed by Doug Clarke in collaboration with the Syngenta technical services team.
19.08.2021Potatoes
World Potato Day a time to reflect and look to the future
Producing quality potatoes, sustainably is a vital component to every successful potato growing operation and a goal Syngenta has long supported.As a leading agriculture company in global research and development, Syngenta has gone to great lengths to support Australian potato growers and the industry in this shared quest. This work is ongoing as we continue to develop technologies for key milestones in every crop from establishment, through the growing stages, and post-harvest.To support the industry in the adoption and use of our products, Syngenta’s Potato Partners was first launched in 2006 to assist the industry in meeting their production challenges. Potato Partners has evolved each year since and is continuing to deliver value.The program is based on three pillars; products, innovation and support. Access to new technologies and innovations is also offered through technical resources and local expertise, as the program includes workshops and training sessions along with individual technical support…
12.11.2019Potatoes
Target spot control helps green leaf retention, delivers pleasing yield
MIRAVIS® treated potato crop "hangs on" for longer.
01.05.2018Syngenta
Syngenta receives approval for breakthrough fungicide MIRAVIS® in Australia
Syngenta announced today that MIRAVIS has received registration from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). MIRAVIS is expected to significantly benefit Australian canola, potato and grape growers, according to Syngenta Product Lead for MIRAVIS in Australia, Leandro Posteraro.