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Mark Antunez says some grocery store shelves are now empty where P.E.I. potatoes usually would be. Courtesy: Mark Antunez
januari 17, 2022
Puerto Rico supermarket shelves empty as P.E.I. potato supply dries up
Potato importers in Puerto Rico say they are not able to fill their orders to supermarkets on the Caribbean island because they can't get enough supply to fill the void created by the export ban on P.E.I. potatoes.
SENASA: ‘Zebra chip’, plaga de la papa, no está presente en el Perú.
januari 12, 2022
SENASA: ‘Zebra chip’, plaga de la papa, no está presente en el Perú
El Servicio Nacional de Sanidad Agraria (SENASA) descartó la presencia de la plaga ‘Zebra Chip’ en el Perú, luego de haber analizado 169 muestras de plantas e insectos procedentes de zonas productoras de papa, en la provincia de Huancabamba, región Piura.
New Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes brings whole-of-government approach to help farmers affected by U.S. trade disruption
januari 11, 2022
Government Canada establishes committee to restore market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States
The Government of Canada is committed to restoring market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States and supporting PEI farmers impacted by trade disruptions.
Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.
januari 04, 2022
World Potato Congress Webinar - 'Introducing the World Potato Congress in Ireland' presented by Liam Glennon
In preparation for the World Potato Congress being held from May 30 to June 2, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland, Liam Glennon, Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee, Irish Potato Federation.
Agriculture Minister Bloyce Thompson and Economic Development Minister Matthew MacKay announce funding support for the P.E.I. potato industry during a news conference Friday. (Courtesy: CBC)
december 18, 2021
Prince Edward Island potato ban to United States expected to last into new year
P.E.I.'s agriculture minister says he is still hopeful potatoes in limbo won't have to be destroyed, but indications suggest restrictions on Island spuds will last into the new year.
Renaissance BioScience Corp. receives additional R and D funding for its yeast-based RNA technology.
december 03, 2021
Additional funding for Renaissance BioScience Corp's yeast-based RNA technology
Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, announced today that it is receiving advisory services and additional funding of up to CAD 200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
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For Keisha Rose Topic, pictured here in one of her potato fields with her father, Boyd, and daughter, Mae, farming is a family business. (Courtesy: Keisha Rose Topic)
december 03, 2021
P.E.I. farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis
After 20 years of successful management, potato wart has closed the U.S. border again. P.E.I. farmers are five days into a suspension of trade for their potatoes into the U.S. market.
PEI based Salad Company, Johnston’s Encourages Canadians to Support Local PEI Potato Farmers in Response to Recent Export Ban
december 01, 2021
PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban
With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.
The Crop Trust and CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato.
december 01, 2021
The Crop Trust and CIP Announce New Disease-Proof Potato
The Crop Trust and the International Potato Center (CIP) are announcing the release of a new disease-resistant potato called CIP-Matilde.
Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food for Canada
november 27, 2021
Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island
The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and industry to support PEI farmers following the recent suspension of certification of fresh potatoes from PEI to the United States.
Prince Edward Island Potato Board Response to Suspension of Exports to the USA
november 23, 2021
Prince Edward Island Potato Board 'shocked' by CFIA decision to suspend its Potato Exports to the US
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is shocked by the decision by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to suspend the certification of exports of all potatoes from Prince Edward Island to the United States of America.
Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development: 'Nigeria will be among world’s top three potato producers by 2025'
november 23, 2021
Nigeria wants to be among the top three potato producers in the world by 2025
Mustapha Baba Shehuri, minister of state for agriculture and rural development, says Nigeria will be among the world’s top three potato producing countries by 2025.
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CFIA announces measures to prevent spread of potato wart from PEI
Today, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced measures to prevent the spread of potato wart from Prince Edward Island (PEI). Potato wart is a plant disease that poses no threat to human health or food safety, but is known to decrease potato yield.
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november 07, 2021
Prince Edward Island Seed Potato Export to the United States halted - again - due to Potato Wart
CBC reports that the US border has again closed to Prince Edward Island seed potatoes after potato wart was found in two P.E.I. fields.
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 Seminario virtual capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa.
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Seminario virtual organizado por el Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) capacitará en la identificación de tres plagas de la papa
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