Pommes de Terre Laurentiennes is a Canadian agricultural cooperative focused on seed potato production. The firm is involved in potato farming and crop management, with an emphasis on generating seed potatoes and promoting sustainable field methods. Its agricultural strategy incorporates a four-year crop rotation of traditional grain maize, IP soybeans, and wheat for human consumption, which aids in soil health and long-term potato crop quality.
The cooperative relies heavily on irrigation in its potato producing technique. Irrigation covers around 85% of its cultivable area, including all potato crops. Pivot irrigation fields are also utilised for rotating crops, which helps to ensure uniform crop development and water management across the farm.
Key activities include:
- Seed potato production
- Potato farming
- Irrigated crop production
- Crop rotation management
- Grain corn, IP soybean, and wheat rotation
- Sustainable water and irrigation management
- Agricultural cooperative operations
