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Canadian potato harvest update

As potato harvest comes to an end, the United Potato Growers of Canada reports conditions were generally favourable for growers across the country. >> Read full article

Adding biochar to soil can reduce potato yields

Studies have shown adding biochar to soil can improve soil fertility, increase nutrient utilization in plants, improve soil water-holding capacity, increase crop yield and reduce emission of greenhouse gases. However, if you are a potato farmer, your joy may be short-lived, according to new research out of Denmark. >> Read full article

Farmer capturing eye-catching drone images

A P.E.I. farmer is taking stunning images of his fields to show people where their food comes from — from a whole new aerial angle. >> Read full article

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Ontario potato crop hit hard by 2016 weather

Each growing season is different, but the 2016 season was unlike any season seen before in Ontario, according to Eugenia Banks, Ontario potato specialist, and Mark VanOostrum, potato supply and quality manager at WD Potato Ltd. in Beeton, Ont.

Planting started later than usual due to the cold weather. The early crop planted by the middle of April in southwestern Ontario took more than three weeks to emerge due to cool soil temperatures. Growers were caught off guard when snow fell by the middle of May. The season was off to a bumpy start. >> Learn More…

 
 Event Calendar 
 

Alberta Potato Conference and Trade Show

Nov. 21-23, 2016
Location: Banff, Alta. >> More Info

Manitoba Potato Production Days

Jan. 24-26, 2017
Location: Brandon, Man. >> More Info

2017 Ontario Potato Conference and Trade Show

Feb. 28, 2017
Location: Guelph, Ont. >> More Info