The economics of value capture in potatoes
The real economic story in potatoes isn’t about how many acres are planted or how many tonnes come out of the ground. It’s about where value is captured once […]
Happy Earth Day 2026
Potato growers are stewards of the soil and environmental protectors by nature! We unite to celebrate Earth Day
Middle East conflict disrupts fertilizer supply for potato growers
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting fertilizer flows, fuel markets, and freight routes, creating uncertainty for potato growers in several production regions. At the center of the […]
Farm Credit Canada – Advancing the future of Canadian agriculture!
Agriculture and agri-food business owners transferring farm or business assets to new owners now have a new option to consider, given recent changes to Farm Credit Canada’s (FCC) Transition Loan. […]
How prepared are Canadian farms in the fight against cyber crime?
Canadian farms are at a crossroads – are they prepared to deal with the cyber threats of today and tomorrow? Cyber threats are no longer distant possibilities, they are here, […]
Ontario Potato Grower Honoured
The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) recently honored MP Scot Davidson and Streef Produce Ltd. with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Industry Partnership Award during its annual banquet […]
StCDF1 gene boosts nitrogen use and tube growth
Recent research has highlighted the StCDF1 gene’s critical role in enhancing nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes, an important crop for global food security. Led by Salomé Prat from CRAG, in […]
The Bank of Canada reduced its key benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent
October 24, 2024 The Bank of Canada has reduced its key benchmark rate by 50 basis points to 3.75%, marking its first major move in over four years. This cut […]
Flikweert Vision produces 200th QualityGrader
October 23, 2024 Flikweert Vision recently celebrated a major achievement by producing the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after launching the first one. Initially designed for the optical sorting […]
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of “Bactery,” a soil-powered battery developed by the University of Bath, harnesses the power of electrigens—microbes capable of generating electrons while consuming organic compounds in the soil. This breakthrough has the potential to sustainably power in-field sensors, part of the “Smart Farming” revolution, providing real-time data on soil conditions to support more efficient agricultural practices. Plus, no need for replacing batteries or maintaining solar panels—just install and let nature do the rest. To read the full story click here: Researchers develop battery powered by soil | The Western Producer
