World Food Safety Day – June 7th 2026
Safe food starts with understanding which foodborne hazards cause the greatest harm. By measuring the public health burden and its causes, countries and partners can prioritize evidence-based actions, target interventions […]
FCC funds alternative lender to expand portfolio to farm transition, succession supports
Farm Credit Canada will invest in alternative lender Farm Lending Canada to expand its offerings to farm succession and transition lending and supports. “The changing global landscape has put a great deal of stress on […]
International Day of the Potato
The potato represents one of the most important contributions of the Andean region to the entire world, as it is one of the five main food crops consumed in the […]
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 […]
