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P.E.I.'s Cavendish Farms expands with Lethbridge potato facility

Cavendish Farms is opening a new $360-million frozen potato-processing plant in Lethbridge, bringing about 400 jobs to southern Alberta.

AAFC celebrates 150 years of agriculture in Fredericton

From planting and digging potatoes to observing insects feeding on plants to learning about coloured spuds, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Fredericton Research and Development Centre opened its doors and wowed visitors with plenty to see and do.

Ten tips for harvest

In order to harvest potatoes with minimum tuber damage, growers need to implement digging, handling and storage management practices that maintain the crop quality for as long as possible after harvest.
 
 
NEWS 
 

Finance and tax advice for succession planning

There’s a lot to think about as a family transitions its farm business to a new generation. Who is the best person to pass the reins to? What skills and training do they need to prepare them for the role of farm owner and operator? » Read more...

Japan lifts ban on Idaho chipping potatoes

The Japanese government has lifted an 11-year-old ban on importing fresh Idaho chipping potatoes, officials of the Idaho Potato Commission announced earlier in September. » Read more...

Drones for better potato yields

Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, are becoming increasingly popular with crop growers as an easy way to take a look at their fields. Now, researchers are fine-tuning the use of imagery from drones as a more advanced tool for precision management of Canadian potato fields. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Ontario Invasive Plant Council Invasive Plant Conference and AGM

Oct 10-11, 2017
Location: Ottawa » Learn More

Irrigation Show 2017

Nov 6-10, 2017
Location: Orlando, Florida » Learn More

Alberta Potato Conference & Trade Show

Nov 14-16, 2017
Location: Red Deer, Alta. » Learn More
 
 
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