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New chemical imaging technology

It will now be elementary for a P.E.I. raw potato preparation operation to inspect the inside of potatoes with new technology called the Sherlock Separator-2400.


15 new potato varieties revealed in Fredericton

The potato industry saw 15 selections from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's potato breeding program at the annual potato selection event at the Fredericton Research and Development Centre. There are five french fry potatoes this year, two for the potato chip sector, six fresh market selections, and two potatoes with coloured flesh.
 
 
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Manitoba potato plant expansion announced

J.R. Simplot Co. and the provincial government have outlined details of a $460-million expansion of the Portage la Prairie complex, creating about 90 full-time jobs. » Read more...
 

Optimistic year for P.E.I. potato growers in 2017

Last spring, there were 88,000 acres of potatoes planted throughout the province and total farm cash receipts for 2016 were $487 million. » Read more...
 
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NEW PRODUCT FROM GREENTRONICS!

World’s first fully automated track & trace system!! Greentronics recently introduced the RITETRACE system. RiteTrace uses a combination of scanners, transponders, and sensors allowing growers to track loads from known locations in the field to known locations in their storage bins. >> Please visit www.greenronics.com for further details.
 
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Potato DNA markers could keep potatoes fresher for longer

EU-funded scientists have discovered genetic markers that could allow potatoes to be selected for their ability to be stored at low temperatures, keeping them fresh and avoiding the use of anti-sprouting chemicals. » Read more...

Breeding to destroy Colorado potato beetle

Chemicals in the leaves of potato plants, produced naturally by the plant, may hold the key to a new way in controlling Colorado potato beetles. » Read more...
 
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2018 Herbicide Resistance Summit

February 27-28
Saskatoon, Sask.
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