Manitoba potato producers will likely harvest an above average crop this year, says a provincial potato specialist.
That’s despite record temperatures and arid conditions in July that pushed irrigation systems to their limits.
Following a tour of potato research plots at the Canada-Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre north of Carberry, Man., Manitoba Agriculture potato specialist Brian Wilson said the province’s spud crop has good yield potential.
That’s despite record temperatures and arid conditions in July that pushed irrigation systems to their limits.
Following a tour of potato research plots at the Canada-Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre north of Carberry, Man., Manitoba Agriculture potato specialist Brian Wilson said the province’s spud crop has good yield potential.
