A tough week for Canadian agricultural research
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"There are no ways to be positive about the cuts to AAFC – 665 positions and seven research locations will undoubtedly affect Canada's world-class agricultural research, including potatoes. We have the confirmation and more in this month's eNewsletter"

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Bree Rody, editor

Early-season risk management key to crop success

Starting disease mitigation efforts at planting can yield long-term benefits for potato crops. Here’s how to start the season off strongly.

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Top news

Approximately 665 positions, three research stations, four research farms to be eliminated at AAFC

A representative from AAFC confirmed reports from Jan. 22 that 1,043 affected employees received notification letters on that same day.

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Alberta potato farmer represents Canadian farmers at Davos

Chris Perry represented Canadian farmers at the World Economic Forum, discussing sustainability beyond slogans.

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CFIA wants your POV on new seed potato regulations

CFIA is inviting stakeholders to provide their feedback from now until Feb. 5.

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Top in funding: Farming Smarter receives $500,000 for agronomy, irrigation advancement

Alberta-based Farming Smarter "took this opportunity to expand our operations into a new realm of research."

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Top features

Canadian potato production declines slightly

Canadian potato production experienced a modest decline in 2025, according to the final iteration of Statistics Canada's Biannual Potato Area and Yield survey.

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Prepping Problem Potatoes for Long Term Storage

For the best chance of long-term storage success, potato tubers at harvest should be dry, disease free, and uniformly 48 to 60°F. Reality is rarely so kind, however. A wide variety of field and environmental...

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Tools you can use: Online calculator helps determine irrigation schedule

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research scientist Dr. Yefang Jiang recently completed a study on how scheduling supplemental irrigation, only when the crop needs it.

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Events

Feb. 10 | Ottawa, ON

The Future of Food

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Feb. 26-28 | Charlottetown, P.E.I.

International Potato Technology Expo

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Feb. 18-19 | Niagara Falls, Ont.

Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

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March 9-12 | Ottawa, ON

FVGC Conference and AGM

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