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New Brunswick grower honoured as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the year”
Louise Desilets, Agronomist and Co-owner at Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms in Saint André, New Brunswick was honoured by the

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

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

New Brunswick grower honoured as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the year”
Louise Desilets, Agronomist and Co-owner at Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms in Saint André, New Brunswick was honoured by the Network of Women (NOW) association in the province as the

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

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Latest Past Events
2025 Potato Conference PEI
Credit Union Place 511 Notre Dame St, SummersideSAVE THE DATE! More information coming soon
Potatoes New Brunswick Conference/Tradeshow and AGM
Ayr Motor Centre 105 Connell Park Rd, WoodstockPotatoes NB will be hosting our Annual Potato Conference & Trade Show on Thursday February 6th, 2025 at the AYR Centre in Woodstock, N.B. The event begins at 8:00 am with registration […]
Latest News from Canada and the US

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

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