Working for Sustainable Potato Production

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide potato industry information, intelligence, and analysis, that allows producers to make timely informed production and marketing decisions.

Our Vision

The United Potato Growers of Canada aims to be the source for information on the potato industry across Canada. With membership from coast to coast in all of the major potato-producing provinces, we work continuously to bring up-to-date information to the growers about the supply and demand of potatoes in Canada as well as the USA and Europe.

Our Values

Integrity
Quality
Collaboration

Working for Sustainable
Potato Production

With 9 members, representing 8 provinces, uniting to share best practices in potato production

Planting 395,389 acres to produce 128,114,000 potatoes in 2023

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Latest News

July 7, 2024

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

June 7, 2024

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,

June 7, 2024

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,

June 7, 2024

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

June 7, 2024

World’s highest potato yield per acre, world record in Washington State

Washington State has set a world record for the highest potato yield per acre, averaging 30 tons per acre, which

June 7, 2024

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

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Canadian Potato Statistics:

Harvest Area (acres): 387,061. Number of Potato Farms in Canada: 951. Production (tonnes): 6,543,393. Total Sales Value: $ 1.5 billion in 2022.

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Source: Potato Market Information Review, 2021-2022