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Potato wart not detected in national soil survey

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its 2023 national survey for potato wart and confirms the pest was not detected in any of the soil samples tested.


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Potato holdings well above average

Canadian potato storage holdings for February are at record levels, well above the five-year average and up 8.2 per cent over the same time last year, according to the most recent report.


How farmers in P.E.I. deal with soil erosion and disease

Elizabeth Irving, who runs Indian River Farms alongside her grandfather and mother, describes P.E.I.’s iconic iron-red, fine sandy loam soils – common to large parts of the province and ideal for growing potatoes – as the business’ prize asset.


 
 
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Canadian Potato Summit taps into industry

Over the last 20 years, yields in Canada have steadily climbed despite a slight decrease in planted acreage since 2003. This has resulted in an overall increase in production, surpassing previous levels. “This is mostly due to a number of different factors, but partly due to the constant increase in yield throughout the years,” says Victoria Stamper. » Read More...
 
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Fighting potato wart via genomics and molecular tools

Potato wart is a yield-limiting, soil-borne disease that disfigures infected tubers, making them unmarketable. On top of that, the pathogen is really difficult to eradicate once it enters a field. Along with strict phytosanitary measures, Canada is tackling this threat through both potato breeding and potato wart research. » Read More...
 
 
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Ontario Potato Conference

February 29, 2024 | 50 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 0A9 » Read More...

CPMA Convention and Trade Show

April 22, 2024 | 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 » Read More...