Potato News from Canada

España: 10 cifras sobre el cultivo de la papa en Andalucía
April 10, 2016
España: 10 cifras sobre el cultivo de la papa en Andalucía
La papa (o patata) tiene una gran importancia en la comunidad autónoma de Andalucía. Esta nota incluye 10 datos importantes sobre el cultivo.
Simplot’s Innate® Gen. 1 potatoes can be sold in the Canadian marketplace beginning in 2016. Simplot’s Innate® Gen. 1 potatoes have two benefits relevant to potato growers, processors and consumers: reduced bruising and black spots, and reduced aspa
March 22, 2016
Simplot's Innate Potato (First Generation) Receives Canadian Government Clearance
Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed their respective food and feed safety assessments of the J.R. Simplot Company’s first generation of Innate® potatoes.
Canadá venderá papas genéticamente modificadas resistentes al pardeamiento
March 21, 2016
Canadá venderá papas genéticamente modificadas resistentes al pardeamiento
La agencia de salud pública de Canadá, Health Canada, y la Agencia Canadiense de Inspección de Alimentos (CFIA) han aprobado una papa genéticamente modificada (GM) para su comercialización, afirmó este lunes la empresa estadounidense Simplot al anunciar que sus papas GM resistentes al pardeamiento podrían estar en los supermercados canadienses para el Día de Acción de Gracias.
Wireworms cause damage to potato tubers due to feeding (Courtesy: Washington State Potato Commission) Top left: typical damage caused by early season feeding by wireworms. Top right: typical damage caused by feeding immediately prior to harvest. Right bot
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'
Ireland's favorite potato, The Albert Bartlett's Rooster Potato is coming to Canada, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2016
March 14, 2016
Ireland's favorite potato is coming to Canada - Albert Bartlett Rooster Potatoes
Ireland's favorite potato, Albert Bartlett's Rooster Potatoes are coming to Canada, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2016
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed this high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
March 06, 2016
Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings
German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Potatoes New Brunswick Chair and Farmer Shawn Paget with his wife Natalie and their son Oliver (Courtesy: Hartfeld Images by Natalie)
March 06, 2016
Potatoes New Brunswick Chair balances PNB responsibilities with Potato Farming
New Brunswick’s Shawn Paget is among the new generation of potato farmers working hard to ensure that the industry remains an integral part of Canadian agriculture.
Potato Field in Bloom on Prince Edward Island, August 2015 (PotatoPro)
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
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
March 03, 2016
Los Andes, cuna de la papa cultivada por el hombre prehistórico
Los arqueólogos han descubierto cuatro momias dentro de unas cuevas y junto a ellas, los restos de un vegetal, probablemente papa de unos diez mil años de antigüedad.
The Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal upheld the conviction against potato farmer Alex Docherty.
February 26, 2016
PEI Potato farmers granted partial victory in slope violation conviction
Two potato farmers from Prince Edward Island (Canada) that were convicted of planting potatoes on a slope that was too steep were granted a partial victory from the P.E.I. Court of Appeal.
The yellow flesh potato with a splash of pink around its eyes makes the spuds look like they are smiling, said Johnny MacLean, which is the reason why he named the potatoes Smilin’ Eyes.
February 25, 2016
PEI potato farmer bets on Smilin' Eyes specialty variety
A new variety of yellow flesh potatoes could soon become a staple on the tables of West Prince (PEI, Canada) residents.
Disponibles las conferencias de último taller de Euroblight
February 22, 2016
Disponibles las conferencias de último taller de Euroblight
Acaban de colocar en la web de Euroblight las conferencias del último taller realizado en Brazov (Rumania) entre el 13-15 de mayo de 2015.
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Farmer’s Keepers™ Potatoes come in a variety of non-uniform shapes and sizes with minor blemishes or minor mechanical damage.
February 19, 2016
Farmer's Keepers potatoes a take on delicious imperfection
BCfresh, a British Columbia-based provider of locally-grown vegetables, announced the introduction of Farmer’s Keepers™ Potatoes. Farmer’s Keepers™ Potatoes come in a variety of non-uniform shapes and sizes with minor blemishes or minor mechanical damage.
World Potato Congress Inc. appointed Dr. Peter VanderZaag (left) and John Jamieson (middle) to the Board of Directors and André Jooste (right) to the International Advisory Committee
February 18, 2016
World Potato Congress Welcomes New Directors and International Advisor
World Potato Congress Inc. announced today appointments to the WPC Board of Directors and International Advisory Committee.
Workers at Covered Bridge Potato Chips walking the picket line striking over wages and seniority issues (Courtesy: CBC)
February 15, 2016
Covered Bridge Potato Chips strike enters week 6
Workers on strike at the Covered Bridge Potato Chips company in Hartland are still on the picket line, five weeks after the strike began over better pay and seniority issues.
Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!
February 11, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!
February is Potato Lovers Month in Canada, and Prince Edward Island potato growers are celebrating by offering consumers a chance to win a potato-packed trip to Prince Edward Island!
Ron Offutt was one of the speakers on the final day of the Manitoba Potato Production Days (Courtesy: Manitoba Cooperator / Jennifer Paige )
February 11, 2016
Ron Offutt highlights the contribution of strong partnerships to his international success
Ron Offutt, founder and Chairman Emeritus of the R. D. Offutt Company, the United States’ largest producer of potatoes, spoke about his business success on the final day of Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon on January 28.
One of the recipes offered by the PEI Potato board: Rustic Prince Edward Island Potato, Beef, and Mushroom Stew
January 16, 2016
PEI Potatoes Remain a Cost-Effective Vegetable for Canadian Consumers
The softening Canadian dollar has in many cases driven up the cost of imported produce and this is being reflected in grocery store prices. However, one staple vegetable that has not experienced the same jump in prices is Prince Edward Island Potatoes.

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