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Xiu-Qing Li in lab, holding potato tubers.
November 15, 2022
Hot Potato! Canadian research into heat-tolerant potato genes builds on award-winning study
In the classic children’s game, nobody wants to be the one left holding the 'hot potato'. This also rings true for farmers, as rising global temperatures are bringing new meaning to the term.
The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new Executive Director
October 16, 2022
The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg
The World Potato Congress President, John Griffin, would like to extend a congratulations and warm welcome to their new incoming Executive Director, Ellen Kouwenberg, who will be replacing outgoing General Manager, Brian Douglas.
(From left to right): Dr. Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, Vice President Research, Quality & Sustainability, Peak of the Market Ltd., Interim Vice President (External), Vanessa Koldingnes, University of Manitoba, Dr. Nazim Cicek, Associate Dean (Research),
July 26, 2022
Peak of the Market Ltd. contributes CAD 100,000 toward University of Manitoba research chair in potato sustainability
Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce a $100,000 contribution towards creating a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability at the University of Manitoba.
Andre Devaux, New WPC Director.
July 10, 2022
World Potato Congress announces André Devaux and Jaap Delleman as New Directors
The World Potato Congress Inc. is very pleased to announce that effective July 01, 2022, André Devaux and Jaap Delleman have joined its Board of Directors. Prior to being appointed as a WPC Director, André Devaux was named as an International Advisor.
Dominic Levesque taking samples in Picketa customers’ potato fields to take back and analyze. (Courtesy: Picketa Systems)
June 14, 2022
Saving Time on Potato Plant Tissue Testing with Picketa
Time is paramount when testing potato crops before spraying and fertilizer applications, which is what Picketa’s new product is all about. For their final engineering project, four University of New Brunswick students decided to help potato growers.
Victoria Stamper, the new General Manager of United Potato Growers of Canada
April 14, 2022
United Potato Growers of Canada Hires New General Manager
United Potato Growers of Canada has hired a new General Manager, Victoria Stamper, of Mascouche, Quebec, a community just north of Montreal. Victoria will join United in this senior role, effective Monday, April 25th.
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Sonier says the board's seed committee came up with the name, Red Fox, because of its potential for marketing as the Island's red potato.
December 12, 2021
New Red Fox potato variety a first for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board
The new Red Fox potato variety has a very P.E.I. name, and is also a first in the history of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.
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).
Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist - World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m.
October 12, 2021
WPC Webinar: Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time with Netafim's Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist Presenting 'Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling.'
A total of 86 percent of Canadians believe food prices are higher than 6 months ago.
September 30, 2021
Agri‑Food Analytics Lab: COVID‑19 Food Price Inflation in Canada
More than 2 Canadians in 5 have changed their behavior to save money at the grocery store compared to 2020. Food inflation has been a source of concern for many Canadian consumers for a while in Canada.
Potato leaves protected by RenBio RNAi yeast against Colorado potato Beetles
September 30, 2021
Revolutionary RNA-based biopesticide technology delivers 98% mortality of Colorado potato beetle in independent test
Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, is pleased to announce that an independent test of its environmentally safe, RNA-based biopesticide technology was conducted on Colorado potato beetle
United Potato Growers of Canada General Manager, Kevin MacIsaac, is Retiring After 10 Years of Service
September 23, 2021
United Potato Growers of Canada General Manager, Kevin MacIsaac, is Retiring After 10 Years of Service
Kevin MacIsaac, who has been General Manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada since October 1, 2011, announced he will be retiring this fall.
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