News on Crop Protection from Canada

NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest|: More acres, less production, uncertainty

September 21, 2016

NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest: More acres, less production and a lot of uncertainty

The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect in the 5 covered countries (NL, B, FR, GB, DE) a lower production of potatoes (seed and potatoes.for starch production not included) compared to last season.

June 16, 2016

Potato Farming on Prince Edward Island: Trying Something New

For years, PEI potato farmer Robert Green has been growing barley and canola in rotation with potatoes. This season, he’s decided to try something new.

March 21, 2016

AAFC invented wireworm trap 'could be a major breakthrough'

A wireworm trap invented at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on PEI 'could be a major breakthrough'

March 06, 2016

New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016

In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada

December 21, 2015

PEI Potato Board Announces Continuation Potato Disinfection Program

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is pleased to announce a new plan for potato disinfection on Prince Edward Island.

Late blight on a potato leaf (Courtesy: Sue Boyetchko, AAFC)

June 08, 2015

Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight

A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).

February 23, 2015

Colorado Potato Beetle insecticide resistance spreading west

It should come as no surprise to Prairie potato growers that Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) insecticide resistance is increasing.

June 20, 2012

Pest outlook for Canada’s potato-growing regions

Potato pests can vary across Canada’s potato-growing regions. Whether they are new or notorious, their reach and severity depends upon Mother Nature’s whims.

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