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P.E.I. working hard to keep new disease away

Dickeya has been present for several years in Europe and has now been found in Ontario and several American states. The general manager of the PEI Potato Board said there is no sign of the disease on the Island and the industry is working hard to keep it that way. » Read more...

Disease-free potatoes with a unique invention

An invention called a "humigator" is helping potato growers across the U.S. have year-long control over their potatoes. Its primary function is to clean the air of potato storage sites. » Read more...

U.S. approves three new varieties

Three types of potatoes genetically engineered to resist the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine are safe for the environment and safe to eat, U.S. federal officials have announced. » Read more...

NEWS

Pest monitoring network a good tool for Prairie farmers

As technology and forecasting tools advance, so does the ability of this network to provide relevant insect pest information related to scouting, identification and monitoring tools and information. » Read more...

Organic agriculture increasing

The Canada Organic Trade Association's latest research has revealed 5,053 certified organic operations in Canada, accounting for 2.43 million acres of land. Despite the growth of Canadian organic acreage in recent years, demand for organic is significantly outpacing supply. » Read more...

New recommendations for farm workers

A group examining applying employment standards to Alberta's agriculture sector recommends that farm workers should not get overtime pay. The Employment Standards Technical Working Group has been reviewing the standards to see how they could apply to farm and ranch workers. » Read more...

Events

P.E.I. working hard to keep new disease away

Disease-free potatoes with a unique invention

U.S. approves three new varieties

Pest monitoring network a good tool for Prairie farmers

Organic agriculture increasing

New recommendations for farm workers

Ag Safety Week

Northeast Potato Technology Forum

Wireworm Research and Extension Seminar

Farm and Food Care Ontario Annual General Meeting