| |
| |
 |
| |
 |
|
MMMM d, yyyy |
|
| |
The method – known as high-resolution melting markers, or HRM markers – has been used in other breeding programs, but a research scientist has perfected it so it can be used to select genetic material that is extremely resistant to PVY infections.
» Read more...
A potato farm in western P.E.I. is getting $400,000 from the federal government to help expand its business. Mid-Isle Farms says the money will enable it to carry out necessary upgrades to its current production facility.
» Read more...
There’s no current technology to detect acrylamide precursors quickly and without destroying the spud, but a new technique developed by Lien Smeesters from the University of Brussels might help weed out potentially toxic potatoes before they even go to market.
» Read more...
|
| |
 |
| |
|
| |
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announced a $250,000 loan to J & S Visser Produce of Orwell Cove, P.E.I. The company will add a baler and bagger system, allowing it to move quickly between various packaging sizes.
» Read more...
|
The new eco steam peeler from TOMRA has the capability to peel 650 kg of potatoes in less than seven seconds. The processing capacity of the steam peeler is more than 65,000 kg of potatoes per hour or a daily rate of 1,560,000 kg.
» Read more...
|
|
Potato growers are hoping for some warmer temperatures and sunny skies after two weeks of rain have brought planting to a halt across most of Prince Edward Island.
» Read more...
| | |
 |
| |
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
