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June 7, 2024

European potato production is at significant risk due to the re-emergence of late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans. This pathogen, responsible for the Irish Famine, poses a severe threat to […]

June 7, 2024

The Potato Market Update from the Irish Farmers’ Association on June 5, 2024, highlights a strong retail demand due to mixed weather conditions. Planting has been delayed, making it one […]

June 7, 2024

Washington State has set a world record for the highest potato yield per acre, averaging 30 tons per acre, which is twice the national average in the United States. This […]

June 7, 2024

Researchers in Prince Edward Island have identified drought-resistant genes in diploid potatoes, which could significantly enhance food security. This discovery is part of an effort to increase the genetic diversity […]

June 5, 2024

We are happy to see our national sponsor Volm Companies Canada at the CPMA show in Vancouver! Mark Zachanowich, Marsha Pozza and Leighton Hill of Volm Cos.   Photo Credit: […]

June 5, 2024

There are 52,393,000 cwt of potatoes in storage in Canada as of April 1, 2024, a 12.5% increase over April 2023, and well above the 5 year average. The majority […]

April 29, 2024

Market pricing and information from FCC Farm Credit Canada a leading lender for Canadian farmers.  Keep up to date on market pricing, particularly for alternative crops to potatoes. You can […]

April 25, 2024

AVR, the renowned Belgian manufacturer of potato harvesting machinery, commemorates its 175th anniversary with the launch of a special edition PUMA 4.0 harvester, blending modern technology with a nostalgic design. […]

April 19, 2024

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on March 1, 2024 totaled 64,025 million cwtwhich is up 10% over March 2023 but slightly below the five year average. We havesomewhat of a […]

April 19, 2024

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five year average. Again this month, […]

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