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八月 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.

八月 23, 2019

Farmers hoping for heavy rain as potato yields down.

'Extremely dry' summer making it difficult to get good crop, says potato board chairman.

八月 14, 2019

This Year's Lack Of Potatoes in Manitoba Is Described As An Anomaly

This Year's Lack Of Potatoes Is Described As An Anomaly

七月 31, 2019

'Win-win': Better fertilizer use by farmers saves money and the environment

Dramatic increase in synthetic fertilizers has increased crop yields, but also nitrous oxide emissions

七月 25, 2019

Prince Edward Island potato farmers receive financial support to overcome wet and cold harvest of 2018

The Canadian government of the provincial government of Prince Edward Island are providing some additional help for Island farmers following the poor potato harvest of 2018, they announced at a farm in Pownal, P.E.I., Friday morning.

七月 25, 2019

International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020

The International Potato Technology Expo, a leading potato event in Canada, returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020.

五月 30, 2019

Crop and Market Report June 18, 2019

Report from the UPGC Board of Directors Meeting
held in conjunction with the Crop Transition Conference in Minneapolis

五月 30, 2019

United Potato Growers of Canada Planting Update May 28, 2019

Kevin MacIsaac, General Manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada offers an overview of the potato situation in Canada based on a Planting Update Call of May 28, 2019: Cold and wet in the East; Slightly behind but dry in the West

A tractor and plow turning sod in a field in Huntley prior to conditions turning wet. Conditions are putting planting season behind schedule. (Courtesy: Eric McCarthy | Journal Pioneer)

五月 23, 2019

Soggy weather already setting Prince Edward Island potato crop behind

Soggy weather already setting Prince Edward Island potato crop behind. Farmers are hoping to avoid a repeat of the 2018 season.

Producers were reporting storage concerns this winter as they struggled with frost-damaged potatoes and extreme cold.

四月 29, 2019

Expanding potato sector in Manitoba not stressing on seed, despite tight supplies

Manitoba’s potato sector is gearing up to supply an expanding industry but seed supplies will be tight after a tough harvest last season. A number of producers are planning capital upgrades to keep up with the rise in demand.

四月 26, 2019

Allan Potato Equipment Manufacturing orders seven Scotts Evolution cleaners

UK vegetable harvesting and handling equipment manufacturer, Scotts Precision Manufacturing, is celebrating after receiving its biggest ever order from Canada.

New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, NB

四月 09, 2019

New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick

A New Brunswick-grown industry partnership will see Grand Falls host an all-new edition of the major farming trade show AgriExpo this summer.

二月 05, 2019

Developing smarter equipment for potato farming

Ahmad Al-Mallahi, working at Dalhousie University since October as the McCain Research Chair and assistant professor in the Department of Engineering, is working on sensors and automation to make potato farming smarter.

二月 04, 2019

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms imports millions of pounds of potatoes to P.E.I.

Prince Edward Island French Fry Manufacturer Cavendish Farms is importing a larger than usual amount of potatoes from other parts of Canada and the United States to make up for a local shortfall in supply.

十一月 26, 2018

Potato Harvest Canada cut short by severe frost.

United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.

十一月 09, 2018

Belgian Potato Equipment manufacturer AVR announces new dealers in Canada

AVR bvba, a Belgian manufacturer of agricultural potato equipment, has enlarged its dealer network in Canada with 3 new dealers offering their entire range of equipment.

Cavendish Farms argues that legal limits on the size of PEI family farms are too restrictive

十一月 03, 2018

Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive

On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.

Prince Edward Island potato growers at the mercy of the elements

十月 30, 2018

Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island may last till mid November

A cold spring, dry summer and wet fall are the recipe for a late end to the potato harvest on Prince Edward Island. It may take until mid November before all farmers are finished.