The Elora Research Station Field Day 2026 is a specialised potato research and knowledge-sharing event taking place on 19 August 2026 at the Elora Research Station Crops Building, 6182 2 Line E, Ariss, Ontario, Canada. The event brings together potato growers, researchers, industry professionals, and agricultural stakeholders to explore the latest developments in potato breeding, production practices, and crop management. Hosted at the Elora Research Station, the event provides participants with an opportunity to visit field research plots, observe new potato varieties, and gain insights into ongoing research supporting the future of the Canadian potato industry.
The field day will showcase a wide range of potato variety demonstration trials, including chipping, fresh market, and French fry potato types. Participants will have the opportunity to view elite selections from the National Potato Breeding Program – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), promising industry breeding lines, and other advanced selections being evaluated for performance, quality, and market potential.
The programme will also feature expert presentations and discussions covering important areas of potato research, including genetic improvement, variety development, on-farm trials, sustainable production approaches, and innovations aimed at strengthening potato productivity and resilience. Researchers and industry specialists will share their latest findings and provide practical knowledge that growers can apply to improve crop performance.
Beyond the technical sessions, the event offers an excellent networking platform for connecting growers, scientists, agronomists, breeders, and industry representatives. Through field tours, research demonstrations, and direct interaction with experts, attendees can exchange knowledge, discover emerging technologies, and stay informed about advancements shaping Ontario’s potato sector.
The Elora Research Station Field Day plays an important role in bridging the gap between agricultural research and commercial potato production by promoting collaboration, innovation, and sustainable solutions for the potato value chain.
Key Focus Areas
- Potato variety evaluation and breeding research
- Chipping, fresh market, and French fry potato selections
- Sustainable potato production practices
- Crop improvement and genetic research
- On-farm trials and agronomic innovations
- Networking with growers, researchers, and industry experts
