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Top Crop Summit

StatsCan shares updated 2020 potato production information

The data shows what most potato farmers could probably tell you – after two rough years (and one “harvest from hell”), the 2020 season was a welcome year of strong potato production performance.


FCC ag risk management survey: Canadian farms manage risk well

Based on a recent cross-Canada agricultural risk survey of 2,000 farms representing all agricultural sectors, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has released a list of key themes and take-aways.


Bibeau names Canadian Food Policy Advisory Council

The new 24-member group of experts in the agri-food sector, academia, non-profit organizations and the public sector will advise the federal minister of agriculture on the first-ever Food Policy for Canada, developed in 2019.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
BASF

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Canadian Potato Summit 
 
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Preparing for the coming season

On Feb. 3, nearly 350 people joined the inaugural Canadian Potato Summit, a virtual event covering the latest in potato research and industry updates. Featuring an update on Potato Early Dying complex, the latest in potato breeding from the University of Guelph, and a cross-Canada state of the industry panel, the Canadian Potato Summit has something for everyone. Session recordings are now available. » Read more...
 
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YARA

Yara North America Turns 75

This year, we're celebrating the partnerships and milestones that have made possible our pursuit of responsibly feeding the world and protecting the planet. » Learn more
 
Sponsored Content 
 
Gorman

A fertile history

From bone meal to high-tech coating technology, crop nutrition evolved during the 20th century. Innovation by fertilizer suppliers continues into the new millennium as research and knowledge about fertility advances. Canada’s highly competitive and nutrient consuming potato production industry relies on the powerful support of companies investing in its success. Read more here on how Yara’s specialized products give Canadian potato growers a competitive edge. » Read more...
 
VIRTUAL EVENTS 
 
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Canadian Potato Summit

In case you missed it: recorded live and on-demand sessions now available! » Read more...