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. […]
Equipment for sale
For Sale – 2 cultivators STRUIK 36 inches We are selling two 36-inch STRUIK rotary cultivators. These machines are designed to provide excellent quality work when preparing ridges for potato […]
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, […]
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 […]
Ralph & Nancy Hanscome inducted into the Potato World Hall of Recognition
September 18, 2024 Some exciting news from New Brunswick! Ralph and Nancy Hanscome, Of Atlantic Potato Distributors, have been inducted into the Potato World Hall of Recognition for 2024. Ralph […]
March Holdings Report/Bulletin de l’inventaire pour mars (FR)
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 […]
