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A PEI Farmer destroys his potato crop by putting it through a snowblower. An estimated 250 million pounds of PEI potatoes were destroyed in 2022 due to the Federal government’s restrictions.

Febrero 06, 2023

PEI Potato Board Seeks Removal of Export Restrictions on PEI Potatoes in the Light of IAP Report

The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of the International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023.

Antioxidants, a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

Febrero 02, 2023

Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists have discovered that selenium, a micronutrient and anti-oxidant activates genes in potatoes that boosts the plant's immunity and helps in the prevention of late blight.

Outside the University of Manitoba potato storage facilities: (L-R) Fernanda Gouvea Pereira, senior technician, Dr. Mario Tenuta, NSERC/WGRF/Fertilizer Canada Industrial Research Chair in 4R Nutrient Stewardship And Professor of Applied Soil Ecology, Depa

Enero 29, 2023

University of Manitoba potato storage facilities get an upgrade as governments invest

The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing CAD 98,970 (USD 74,193) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to upgrade the University of Manitoba's Horticulture Storage Facility so it can conduct innovative potato research

Canadian Potato Storage Total Holdings Jan 11 2023

Enero 19, 2023

How many potatoes are in storage in Canada (Total Holdings January 11 2023) ?

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on January 11, 2023 are down slightly (-0.4%) over 2022 numbers for the same period, but are still 5.84% above the 3-yr. average, mostly due to the increased size of the crop in the last two years.

World Potato Congress announces Peter VanderZaag as President, Nora Olsen as Vice President, Brian Douglas, Director and retirement of John Griffin.

Enero 15, 2023

As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership

As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership: Peter VanderZaag as President and CEO, Nora Olsen as Vice President and Brian Douglas as Director.

Enero 15, 2023

Peak of the Market Ltd. Celebrates Manitoba Growers and Restaurants with Potato Week 2023

Potato Week, presented by Peak of the Market Ltd., is back for a fifth year of delicious dishes featuring Manitoba-grown potatoes.

Enero 07, 2023

Greater appreciation for potatoes starts with Gen Z

In 2020, HZPC Americas launched the multi-year project 'Potato Glory' together with the University of Massachusetts Dining Program (UMass) for the purpose of conducting research

WPC Webinar- Julio Kalazich -Analysis/Projections Potato Breeding Programs in South American Cone Countries. Jan. 24/23 English 9am EST, Spanish 10am

Diciembre 18, 2022

WPC Webinar- Potato Breeding in the South American Countries Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay

Julio Kalazich will be the speaker at the first World Potato Congress webinar of 2023 on January 24, 2023 at 9:00 am ET. He will address Potato Breeding in the South American Countries Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay in English followed by the presentation in Spanish at 10:00 am ET.

Diciembre 12, 2022

2022 Canadian Potato Production

Statistics Canada has estimated Canadian Potato Production in 2022 to be 122,970,000 hundred weight, up 0.8% over 2021. Despite a very cold and wet spring delaying planting and very hot

RNA-based biopesticide technology delivers 98% mortality of Colorado potato beetle in independent test

Diciembre 03, 2022

Renaissance BioScience Corp adds Senior Executive Expertise to Push Commercialization of its RNA Production and Oral Delivery Platform Technology

Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leader in bioengineering for the global agriculture and food industries, has retained the services of S. Brad Griffith to assist Renaissance in commercializing its RNA production

Noviembre 27, 2022

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar by Easy Fresh - International Transport & The Global Potato Value Chain

The World Potato Congress Inc. presents its sixth webinar this year on December 13, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada)

Noviembre 26, 2022

Potato Industry leaders honoured at Prince Edward Island Potato Board Annual Banquet

The Prince Edward Island potato industry gathered for its annual awards dinner for the first time since
2020. COVID-19 had put the banquet on hold for the past two years.

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regen Ag

Noviembre 25, 2022

Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regenerative Agriculture

Alyre Poitras is a McCain Foods potato grower in Saint-André, New Brunswick, Canada. He shares his experience with regenerative agriculture and the changes in potato cultivation over time

New bill would allow P.E.I. to limit what crops can be grown in potato wart index fields

Noviembre 18, 2022

New bill would allow PEI government to limit what crops can be grown in potato wart index fields

The minister of agriculture of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada has tabled legislation that would give the provincial government a lead role in trying to prevent the spread of potato wart in the province.

Maxime Dumont, cofounder of Picketa systems, Analyzing Nutrient Concentration in potato plantsUsing LENS™

Noviembre 16, 2022

LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants

Ag start-up Picketa Systems announces the release of their Leaf Evaluated-Nutrient System, LENS™. The LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants.

Hot Potato! AAFC research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

Noviembre 15, 2022

Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study

In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.

McCain Foods (Canada) and Farm Credit Canada (fcc) support potato farmers financially to boost investment in regenerative agriculture

Noviembre 02, 2022

McCain Foods and Farm Credit Canada support potato farmers financially to boost regenerative agriculture

Potato Processor McCain Foods (Canada) teams up with agricultural lender Farm Credit Canada (fcc) to support potato farmers financially when they investment in regenerative agriculture.

Octubre 24, 2022

UPGC: Potato harvest update Canada, October 2022

In Canada, the potato harvest is in the final stages across the country. Most provinces have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without the high temperatures experienced in early September nor the wet conditions of early spring.

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