PEI Potato Growers Are Rooted In Their Communities This Fall
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, on behalf of all Island potato growers, is proud to be rooted in our community through support of a number of exciting events this September and October.
九月 07, 2014
Late blight concern for PEI potato farmers
The number of cases of a late blight (Phytophthora infestans) continues to grow on Prince Edward Island.
八月 28, 2014
Growing organic potatoes in Prince Edward Island
The red fields of Prince Edward Island are renowned for growing potatoes. Fred Dollar’s decision to grow organic potatoes is built on that reputation.
八月 23, 2014
Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise.
八月 20, 2014
Potato wart found in Prince Edward Island field
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a case of potato wart in a Prince Edward Island field.
八月 07, 2014
PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure
The Prince Edward Island potato industry is reeling today from the announcement that McCain Foods will close its Borden-Carleton French fry facility as of October 31, 2014.
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七月 31, 2014
Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%
The hot weather that has struck Prince Edward Island this summer is making farmers nervous as harvest season draws nearer.
七月 30, 2014
PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.
Concerns over the quality of the waste water from a potato wash facility has resulted in the P.E.I. Department of Environment shutting down the operation.
七月 28, 2014
Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee
七月 22, 2014
World Potato Congress appoints three new directors
David Thompson, President & CEO, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc.) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand; Dr. Nora Olsen, USA; and Anne Fowlie, Canada; as members of the Board of Directors.
六月 30, 2014
Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer
You might know that Prince Edward Island potatoes are world famous and you might even know why – the iron-rich red soil exclusive to the Island. But I think that there is another reason why our potatoes are the best- the passion of our farmers.
六月 15, 2014
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.
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五月 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.
五月 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.
四月 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).
二月 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.
一月 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.
一月 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.