A research investment of up to $1.85 million is being made by the federal and Ontario governments to help the province create solutions in food safety, trade, market and growth opportunities, and automation.» Read more...
For the second year in a row, Manitoba potatoes have been left in the ground after being deemed unharvestable. About 25 per cent of the crop has been lost.» Read more...
New technology aimed at better potato storage has been found to be about 60 per cent more energy efficient than a traditional cellar and has improved air circulation as well. » Read more...
Variable-rate applications of crop inputs can offer significant benefits for the crop, the environment and the grower’s bottom line. So Aitazaz Farooque with the University of Prince Edward Island is leading a research program that is tackling the challenge of developing practical systems that accurately determine what inputs to apply, how much to apply and where to apply them for potato production in the Maritimes.» Read more...