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P.E.I. Potato Board partners for Operation Pollinator

The mandate of the program, developed by Syngenta, is to support activities that enhance biodiversity, habitat and other practical initiatives that can contribute to healthy pollinator populations.


CAHRC: COVID-19 labour shortages had hefty costs for employers

According to CAHRC’s report on COVID-19’s effects on Canada’s agricultural workforce, labour shortages had an estimated cost of $2.9 billion in lost sales – roughly 4.2 per cent of the sector’s total sales.


Ontario vaccinates incoming TFWs in pilot project

On April 10, Ontario embarked on a pilot project to vaccinate temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in the province’s agri-food sector upon their arrival at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport.
 
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B.C.’s good year for fresh potatoes

While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant challenges to growers across Canada, British Columbia’s fresh potato industry had an excellent year in 2020. Beneficial weather conditions and increased demand led to one of the best years for B.C. potato production, according to Peter Guichon of Felix Farms in Ladner, B.C. » Read more...
 
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Canadian Potato Summit

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