Cultivo de Papas de Alberta

Alberta lead Canada in potato production last year. This year's potato yield totals are even higher in the province, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta. (Courtesy: CBC)

Enero 08, 2024

Potato production in Alberta, Canada sees rapid growth

Potato farmers in the province enjoyed a strong harvest in 2023, after back-to-back, record-breaking production years, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.

Octubre 13, 2020

Ensayan variedades de semillas de papa en el Gran Norte de Canadá

Una de las duras realidades de vivir en el Gran Norte canadiense y en las regiones del Ártico del país es que la comida cuesta una fortuna.

Agosto 26, 2019

Lethbridge College, Potato Growers Partner on Irrigation Study

A new study will dig deep into the soil to determine how watering and irrigation methods affect southern Alberta’s potato crops. The research project is a partnership. It is made possible through a grant from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Diciembre 12, 2016

Dewulf-Miedema appoints new full-service dealer in Alberta, Canada: Banga’s Equipment

Dewulf - Miedema has appointed Banga’s Equipment from Taber, Alberta, as new fullservice dealer to ensure optimum service and support for its customers in Alberta and Western Canada.

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

Noviembre 17, 2016

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of the McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

Woordman Farms of Taber was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Coaldale plant (Alberta) during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.

Septiembre 13, 2016

Merger of Agrium and PotashCorp to create a global fertilizer giant

Yesterday, Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) (TSX: POT) (NYSE: POT) announced that they have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create a world-class integrated global supplier of crop inputs.

Alberta Potato Harvest (Courtesy: Potato Growers of Alberta)

Septiembre 17, 2015

Potato Production Canadian Prairie Provinces Manitoba and Alberta expected up

This year, potato yields should be slightly above average in the Canadian prairie provinces Manitoba and Alberta, but figures aren’t available because the harvest is only 10 to 15 percent complete.