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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
Volm at CMPA in Vancouver
We are happy to see our national sponsor Volm Companies Canada at the CPMA show in Vancouver! Mark Zachanowich, Marsha
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
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,
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
Upcoming events
Canadian Potato Market Conference Call – June
Thank you to all who participated on our May call, we hope you can join us in June on the 26th! If there any items you would like to see […]
Potato Growers of Alberta 2025 Annual Golf Tournament
Taber Golf Club 4909 44th St, Taber, Alberta, CanadaThe Potato Growers of Alberta and APIA (Alberta Potato Industry Associates) are excited to host their 45th annual golf tournament at the beautiful Taber Golf Club. This is a great […]
University of Guelph – Potato Research Open Field Day
Elora Research Station Elora, Ontario, CanadaNew variety plots, soil health study, Colorado Potato Beetle research and more! Details and full agenda coming soon
Latest News from Canada and the US
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
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
Latest News from Europe
Flikweert Vision produces 200th QualityGrader
October 23, 2024 Flikweert Vision recently celebrated a major achievement by producing the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after launching the first one. Initially designed for the optical sorting
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of “Bactery,” a soil-powered battery developed by the University of Bath, harnesses the power of electrigens—microbes capable of generating electrons while consuming organic compounds in the soil. This breakthrough has the potential to sustainably power in-field sensors, part of the “Smart Farming” revolution, providing real-time data on soil conditions to support more efficient agricultural practices. Plus, no need for replacing batteries or maintaining solar panels—just install and let nature do the rest. To read the full story click here: Researchers develop battery powered by soil | The Western Producer
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
Flikweert Vision produces 200th QualityGrader
October 23, 2024 Flikweert Vision recently celebrated a major achievement by producing the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of
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
Trending in the Potato Industry around the World
Equipment & Technology
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,
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
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?
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
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
Sustainability & Regenerative Farming
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of “Bactery,” a soil-powered battery developed by the University of Bath, harnesses the power of electrigens—microbes capable of generating electrons while consuming organic compounds in the soil. This breakthrough has the potential to sustainably power in-field sensors, part of the “Smart Farming” revolution, providing real-time data on soil conditions to support more efficient agricultural practices. Plus, no need for replacing batteries or maintaining solar panels—just install and let nature do the rest. To read the full story click here: Researchers develop battery powered by soil | The Western Producer
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
Researchers in the UK develop soil powered battery!
October 23, 2024 The idea of soil microbes generating electricity is such a fascinating and revolutionary development. The concept of
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
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
