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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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INTERPOM 2024
Kortrijk Xpo Doorniksesteenweg 216 - 8500 Kortrijk(November 24-26, Kortrijk, Belgium): A European trade fair focusing on the entire potato chain, including processing, packaging, and innovations for sustainability in the potato sector. INTERPOM is the most specialised indoor […]
The big potato event of 2024! The PPTQ Potato Summit
Manoir Richelieu 181 rue Richelieu, La MalbaieTake part in the Épatante Patate Harvest Banquet and the Potato Summit on 21 and 22 November 2024. The Summit program includes 11 speakers to introduce you to industry related […]
2024 Alberta Potato Conference & Tradeshow
Grey Eagle Resort and Casino 3777 Grey Eagle Dr, CalgaryJoin Potato Growers of Alberta at the 2024 Alberta Potato Conference and Tradeshow from November 19th - 21st in Calgary, Alberta. HOTEL INFORMATION: Hotel Grey Eagle call 1.844.719.8777 or […]
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
