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December 29, 2010
New Brunswick 2010 potato crop summary
In 2010, favorable planting conditions allowed an early start to the cropping season in New Brunswick.From the archive
December 19, 2010
Gira para conocer la industria de la papa en Canadá
Lukie Pieterse, responsable del contenido de la Global Potato News y una de las personas que más conoce la industria de la papa en Canadá, está organizando una gira de conocimiento en la Isla del Principe Eduardo para febrero del próximo año. Aún no s...From the archive
December 19, 2010
Allan Parker: farmers could join endangered species list
Extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc on many parts of the world could put the global farmer on the endangered species list, says an international agricultural expert.From the archive
December 17, 2010
Prince Edward Island Port Authority attempts to revive potato exports
The port of Summerside (Prince Edward Island, Canada) may begin exporting tablestock potatoes again this winter.From the archive
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December 04, 2010
P.E.I. potatoes may help massive Russian need
rince Edward Island has just completed the successful harvest of an almost near bumper crop for 2010 and Russia is calling.From the archive
November 23, 2010
PEI Potato Board: 'We've had and excellent growing season'
Greg Donald, general manager of the Prince Edward Island potato board, is looking back on a good year:From the archive
November 19, 2010
Potato Production Canada harvest 2010 down 4%
The preliminary production estimate for the 2010 Canadian potato crop is 97,279,000 hundredweights (4 412 575 tonnes).From the archive
November 17, 2010
New Brunswick introduces mandatory PVY testing of seed potatoes as part of a commitment to improve quality
In consultation with the New Brunswick Potato Industry, the New Brunswick Regulation 82-70 of the Potato Disease Eradication Act has been amended to include Mandatory Post-Harvest Laboratory Testing for Potato Virus Y (PVY)From the archive
November 17, 2010
Canada to develop tool to reduce disease threats in the potato sector
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has established a Potato Sector Biosecurity Advisory Group (PSBAG), which will guide the development of a voluntary National Farm-Level Biosecurity Standard for the Potato Sector.From the archive
November 08, 2010
Canadian Horticultural Council appoints new VP for potato section
Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) Potato Committee Chair Keith Kuhl announced recently that Mark Drouin has been named Vice President, Potatoes effective October 19, 2010.From the archive
November 04, 2010
Ring rot found in Prince Edward Island seed potatoes
Potato ring rot has shown up on at least two Prince Edward Island farms, the provincial Department of Agriculture has confirmedFrom the archive
November 02, 2010
Contentious Alberta potato farm deal withdrawn
A controversial bid to buy public land in southern Alberta to grow potatoes has been withdrawn, Sustainable Resource Development Minister Mel Knight confirmed today.From the archive
October 28, 2010
A normal PEI potato crop looks good after past couple of years
After two straight subpar autumns, potato growers on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are breathing a sigh of relief that 2010 has gone so well.From the archive
October 26, 2010
PEI potato farmers optimistic about potato prices
Prince Edward Island's potato harvest is almost complete for the year and producers in the province say they're optimistic about prices.From the archive
October 21, 2010
AAFC Research: how to best grow organic potatoes
Potatoes harvested during the country’s inaugural ‘National Organic Week’ (Oct. 9-16) by scientists at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) Harrington Research Farm in Prince Edward Island are prototypes for the industry.From the archive