PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed
Two of the most powerful voices in P.E.I.s billion dollar potato industry appeared before the Legislature's agriculture committee Thursday in Charlottetown.
mei 21, 2014
Canadian and American potato growers benefit from new testing requirements for potato cyst nematode (PCN)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have adopted revised guidelines to manage potato cyst nematode (PCN) that will support potato growers, help facilitate international trade, and maintain protection against the pest.
mei 15, 2014
Prince Edward Island Potato Board joins 'Agriculture More Than Ever' program
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board signs on as a partner in Farm Credit Canada’s successful Agriculture More Than Ever program.
mei 11, 2014
Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot
Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.
mei 09, 2014
Prince Edward Island Potato growers and McCain Foods reach new contract
Prince Edward Island process potato farmers who grow for McCain Foods have a new contract. The deal was reached in last-minute negotiations before it actually had to go to arbitration.
april 24, 2014
Manitoba Potato Growers still negotiating volumes with McCain Foods
McCain Foods still hasn’t settled on the volume of potatoes it wants Manitoba processing potato growers to produce this year, even though planting is just weeks away.
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april 24, 2014
John Bareman new leader Canadian Potato Council
The Canadian Potato Council has elected a new leader for 2014, John Bareman.
april 15, 2014
Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight
Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.
april 04, 2014
PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!
Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).
maart 09, 2014
McCain Foods: Manitoba highest-cost processing potato producer in North America
Manitoba potato farmers could face steeper cuts in contracted potato production unless they can become more cost competitive with other areas of North America, a senior official with McCain Foods says.
maart 04, 2014
Russet House launches Organic Sweet Potato Fries
The third largest manufacturer of Sweet Potato Fries in North America - Russet House, has launched Organic Sweet Potato Fries.
februari 17, 2014
New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
Potatoes bred to make great potato chips were the feature attraction at the annual unveiling of new potato varieties at the federal Potato Research Centre in Fredericton this week.
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februari 09, 2014
No simple solution to deal with wireworm
Bob Vernon, an Agriculture Canada scientist, spoke to about 300 farmers on Prince Edward Island on wireworm, a pest he's been researching for 20 years.
januari 21, 2014
Potato Packer W.P Griffin receives government support for new packaging equipment
Prince Edward Island Potato Packer W.P. Griffin will get a combined investment of $372,490 from the provincial and federal governments to purchase new weighing and bagging equipment.
januari 21, 2014
Alberta takes up fight against late blight
A concerted effort has begun in Alberta Canada to raise awareness about the nastiness of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes.
januari 20, 2014
Potato Technology Expo Charlottetown releases Conference Program
The International Potato Technology Expo (IPTE) returns to the Eastlink Centre (formerly known as the Charlottetown Civic Centre) on February 21-22, 2014.
november 14, 2013
Crean mapa global de semillas, alimentos y biodiversidad
Una página web recientemente presentada (15 de octubre) busca ofrecer noticias y recursos sobre semillas de cultivos y amenazas a la biodiversidad para investigadores, políticos, educadores y agricultores.
november 13, 2013
Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
The potato harvest in Prince Edward Island is complete and world-famous Prince Edward Island Potatoes are appearing on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus across Canada and the northeastern United States.