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If passed, the act would give P.E.I. Agriculture the authority to prohibit or restrict the planting of certain crops where a regulated disease had been detected for up to 20 years.
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Currently, for some potato diseases, diagnostic methods are either unavailable, time-consuming, have low sensitivity or come at a high cost. This new project could alleviate some of those factors.
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Besides labour, many farm operators expressed concerns about rising input costs, supply chain challenges and more.
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Kick off the 2023 growing season at the 2023 Canadian Potato Summit, a free, half-day virtual event sharing research, agronomy and market insights for Canadian potato growers. Join esteemed presenters, including producers and researchers, for an interactive and informative start to your upcoming season. Register for free today.
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Weed hunters? No, it’s not a joke. It’s a concept that aims to tackle the serious and costly problem of herbicide resistance. The technique – called “abrasive or projectile weed control” and first developed by University of Nebraska researchers for weeds affecting corn crops – is being tested by AAFC researchers across Canada on a variety of broadleaf weeds.
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Wireworms, the larvae of click beetles, are notoriously damaging to tubers. Found across Canada, the worms can survive in irregularly cold temperatures, making them an even more persistent problem. Now, AAFC research scientists have found a natural way to suppress wireworm populations more naturally: by incorporating buckwheat crops into rotation. Learn more in this episode of Tuber Talk.
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