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Canadian potato production increases in 2018

Potato farmers planted planted 347,416 acres of potatoes in 2018, an increase of 0.5 per cent from 2017, according to Statistic Canada’s production update. The largest increase of acres seeded was in Alberta and the largest decrease was in Ontario.


Natural pest control under review in P.E.I

A research scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking for natural ways to deal with click beetles and wireworms that cause damage to potatoes.


Canadian potatoes still progressing well despite heat stress, hail and frost concerns

Nova Scotia’s potato crops face an uncertain future after severe frosts in spring, while hot weather could result in yield losses of up to 10 per cent for Manitoba fresh crop, according to the latest report from Potato Growers of Canada.
 
 
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Wireworm

A smarter way to use insecticides for wireworm control in potatoes

Bob Vernon and his research team realized they could use the wireworm’s food detection system against the pest in a study conducted by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. By taking advantage of the wireworm’s appetite for wheat seed, researchers found that planting insecticide-treated wheat seed nearby can lure wireworms away from potato crops and into their trap. » Read more...
 
Events 
 

Ontario Potato Field Day

August 23, 2018
HJV Equipment, Alliston, ON
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