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Alberta announces historic expansion to province’s irrigation infrastructure

An $815-million investment will modernize irrigation district infrastructure and increase water storage capacity in Alberta. Approximately three per cent of irrigated acres in the province are used for the potato industry.

More flexibility added to CEBA eligibility for farmers

Businesses that have been operating out of a non-business banking account can now access the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) by opening a business account.

Applications open for funding to improve farm working conditions

Applications are now being accepted for the Emergency On-Farm Support Fund in certain provinces and territories, to help with costs to improve health and safety on farms and in employee living quarters to prevent and respond to the spread of COVID-19.
 
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The Island’s irrigation woes

Inconsistent rainfall and high temperatures in P.E.I. are putting pressure on the validity of a temporary ban on high capacity irrigation wells that stretched decades. The 2020 growing season was particularly challenging for P.E.I. potato producers, with predictions that yields will be down 20 per cent compared to average. » Read more...
 
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UPGC: Below-average production of potatoes predicted in 2020

Based on current estimates, Canadian potato production is substantially below that of 2019 and below the country’s five-year average. » Read more...

BASF receives registration for new wireworm control products

The new Cimegra insecticide provides control of chewing insects, such as wireworm, in potatoes and corn. » Read more...

Be wary of water on storage floors

Free water on storage floors is probably due to a common disease problem: Pythium leak. » Read more...
 
 
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