Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production
Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.
March 14, 2024
Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event
Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success
March 08, 2024
Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition
Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.
March 07, 2024
Three Prince Edward Island Farmers Host Fill Your Boots Event: Free Potato Giveaway!
Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.
March 05, 2024
Prince Edward Island 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success
Thousands of potato professionals from across North America made the trip to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre for the 2024 return of the International Potato Technology Expo.
February 22, 2024
International Potato Technology Expo Opens 2024 Edition This Week
A leading North American potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week! Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd
February 20, 2024
United Potato Growers of Canada: February, 2024 Holding Report
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five-year average
February 13, 2024
Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency
A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.
February 11, 2024
Webinar on the next World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia will be held February 13, 2024
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to offer a webinar on February 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/USA) with Dr. Nigel Crump presenting "Adelaide, Australia: Host of the 12th World Potato Congress".
February 07, 2024
La Isla Principe Eduardo vuelve al mercado mundial
Después de años fuera de la escena mundial tras la detección de la sarna verrugosa en sus campos, la Isla Principe Eduardo se dispone a reclamar el podio como productora de elite.
January 24, 2024
McCain Foods Releases 2023 Global Sustainability Report
The progress McCain Foods is making towards its sustainability commitments was announced with the release of the company's annual Global Sustainability Report, which includes results from the past Fiscal Year.
January 08, 2024
Potato production in Alberta, Canada sees rapid growth
Potato farmers in the province enjoyed a strong harvest in 2023, after back-to-back, record-breaking production years, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12
World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Opening the Black Box of Losses in the Potato Value Chain" presented by Luciana Delgado on December 12
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
November 30, 2023
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet
The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
November 30, 2023
McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices
McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").
November 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
November 28, 2023
Potato growers can use AI to monitor and predict potato nutrition in real time
Potatoes are the premier vegetable crop in Canada, with CAD 1.5 billion nationwide in potato receipts in 2021. The agricultural significance of potatoes is particularly prominent in provinces like New Brunswick, the home of McCain Foods Limited, the world’s largest potato processor.