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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
Ontario Field Day a very successful event
From Eugenia Banks and the Ontario Potato Board: The 2024 Ontario Potato Field Day was a superb event. The attendance of 300+ guests exceeded expectations. It was the largest number
United Potato Growers of Canada is updating their website!
Coming soon… United Potato Growers of Canada is updating their website! We hope you will enjoy the new look, some added features and even pages for growers and consumers alike!
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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
Ontario Field Day a very successful event
From Eugenia Banks and the Ontario Potato Board: The 2024 Ontario Potato Field Day was a superb event. The attendance of 300+ guests exceeded expectations. It was the largest number
April Holdings Report
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
Latest News from Europe
Waste during potato sorting reduced by 30%
Visar Sorting sees big market potential regarding potato sorting. The company specializes in the development and distribution of high-quality sorting systems for field crops, especially potatoes and carrots. The systems
Action Plan to Combat Late Blight is Needed in Europe
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
One of the latest planting years on record in Ireland
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
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Equipment & Technology
Waste during potato sorting reduced by 30%
Visar Sorting sees big market potential regarding potato sorting. The company specializes in the development and distribution of high-quality sorting systems for field crops, especially potatoes and carrots. The systems
Team Auctions: Upcoming Potato Farming Equipment in Alberta
Click on the link below to find out more! Auction Categories 24HN August 17, 2024 | Team Auctions
Summit to discuss the critical role of efficient storage practices in the potato industry’s success
Welcome to the North America Potato Storage Summit! This event focuses on revolutionizing potato storage in North America through collaboration, education, and innovation. Participants will explore cutting-edge storage solutions, sustainable
Sustainability & Regenerative Farming
New Soil Health Training Program Aims to Boost Sustainable Farming in Western Canada
The article discusses the growing importance of soil health in agriculture, highlighting the complexity and vast amount of information available on the topic, such as terms like “aggregate stability” and
Drought-resistant potato genes identified in PEI will help food security
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
