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Memorial microbiologist working to get to the bottom of common scab

Dr. Dawn Bignell and her team focus on species that are harmful to plants and are responsible for common scab disease. That research is critical to Canada and its potato industry.


Primary agriculture listed among exemptions for TFW program changes

Farms are less likely to experience a major impact to their workforce, as primary agriculture has been listed among the official exceptions to new changes.


CFIA seeking feedback on potato wart

The agency is seeking public feedback on a proposal to introduce a potato wart "viability confirmation" status, as well as a proposed new "field of concern" classification.


Good weather so far has P.E.I. potato farmers optimistic

The planting season was finished early, the weather has been warm and timely rain has the P.E.I. potato crop in good shape.


 
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Manure, weed seeds, cover crops and yields

Practices such as cover cropping and the use of manure are important for soil health. However, these practices also lead to increased weed problems by adding seeds into the weed seedbank. A recent AAFC study explored how cover crops and manure affect weed populations in a potato crop rotation over three years. Judith Nyiraneza and Andrew McKenzie-Gopsill of AAFC discuss the background of the still-ongoing research project, insights into the various cover crop/manure combinations, and discuss why weed seeds in manure did not necessarily evolve into dense weed spread.

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Poultry manure and potato early die

Poultry manure, otherwise known as litter, is anything but a "waste" product when it comes to plant health. In fact, could be key to controlling the disease that reduces potato crop yield. A Michigan-based team is looking into the potential for poultry manure's effects on disease control. » Read More...
 
 
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