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Ontario Potato Grower Honoured
The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) recently honored MP Scot Davidson and Streef Produce Ltd. with the Ontario
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
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
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
Upcoming events
2025 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow
Red Deer Resort & Casino 3310 50 Ave, Red Deer, Alberta, CanadaJoin Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2025 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 18th - 20th in Red Deer, Alberta. HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel reservations call 1.800.662.7197 or […]
Latest News from Canada and the US
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
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
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
Latest News from Europe
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
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,
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
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Equipment & Technology
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
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,
