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April 09, 2019
New Partnership Brings Major Agricultural Trade Show to Grand Falls, New Brunswick
A New Brunswick-grown industry partnership will see Grand Falls host an all-new edition of the major farming trade show AgriExpo this summer.
July 29, 2018
Potato Farmers Prince Edward Island are planting more mustard than ever
Potato Growers on Prince Edward Island report they are planting more mustard than ever this year.
June 19, 2018
McCain trialing multi-species cover crop blend for rotation in the Canadian potato provinces
Prince Edward Island potato growers are exploring diverse approaches to solve their low organic matter levels with cover crops
April 19, 2018
UPEI Precision Agriculture Project focused on Potato Inputs gets boost
A five year research project to develop precision agriculture ('smart') technologies for the use of inputs in potato farming at the University of Prince Edward Island's School of Sustainable Design Engineering received support from NSERC
January 13, 2018
Lunchtime is over for the Colorado potato beetle
Chemicals in the leaves of potato plants, produced naturally by the plant, may hold the key to a new way to control Colorado potato beetles - a major pest for potato growers.
May 07, 2017
Dicamba drift a new danger for potato growers
Soybean producers are gearing up to plant soybeans that are tolerant to both glyphosate and dicamba herbicides. Potato growers should be aware that both glyphosate and dicamba drift can cause irreparable damage in neighbouring potato crops Sponsored Content
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September 21, 2016
NEPG estimate for the 2016 potato harvest: More acres, less production and a lot of uncertainty
The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) expect in the 5 covered countries (NL, B, FR, GB, DE) a lower production of potatoes (seed and potatoes.for starch production not included) compared to last season.
June 16, 2016
Potato Farming on Prince Edward Island: Trying Something New
For years, PEI potato farmer Robert Green has been growing barley and canola in rotation with potatoes. This season, he’s decided to try something new.
March 21, 2016
AAFC invented wireworm trap 'could be a major breakthrough'
A wireworm trap invented at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada on PEI 'could be a major breakthrough'
March 06, 2016
New potato protection products available in Canada for 2016
In 2016 a number of new crop protection products for use in potato cultivation are available in Canada
December 21, 2015
PEI Potato Board Announces Continuation Potato Disinfection Program
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is pleased to announce a new plan for potato disinfection on Prince Edward Island.
June 08, 2015
Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight
A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans). Sponsored Content 
February 23, 2015
Colorado Potato Beetle insecticide resistance spreading west
It should come as no surprise to Prairie potato growers that Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) insecticide resistance is increasing.
June 20, 2012
Pest outlook for Canada’s potato-growing regions
Potato pests can vary across Canada’s potato-growing regions. Whether they are new or notorious, their reach and severity depends upon Mother Nature’s whims.