Scab resistance, yellow flesh and russets are highlighted during Ontario fresh market potato trials.
Scab resistance rates high in fresh market potato genetics
Russets and yellow flesh are making a comeback
Ontario funds cybersecurity upgrades for agriculture organizations
Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs
Qualified local agriculture associations and marketing boards could receive funds for cybersecurity upgrades. Ontario’s Cybersecurity Preparedness Initiative will provide up to 50 per cent of costs, up to a maximum of $50,000 for projects enhancing the cybersecurity of boards or associations under the Farm Products Marketing Act (FPMA) Section 12 of the FPMA, the Milk […] Read more
VIDEO: Field side mobile potato washer appeals to Western fry producers
Integrated water recirculation address environmental and discharge challenges
HJV, Potato, washer
Hail hits crops at more than 1,600 farms across Prairies
More than 1,600 Prairie farms were hit by hail between July 29 and August 11, with the heaviest damage in Alberta, according to the Canadian Crop Hail Association (CCHC).
New packing line expands potato production capacity
EarthFresh Farms markets specialty and premium varieties
A new state of the art production line is helping an Ontario company get a premium local product to consumers more quickly and efficiently. EarthFresh Farms Inc. is a Canadian produce company based in Burlington that specializes in growing, packing and distributing potatoes. The company is vertically integrated in all aspects of the potato industry […] Read more
Agriculture policy when you’re one of the only farmers in the room
Three Nuffield scholars discuss what it’s like to attend UN agriculture policy forums
The international community regularly convenes to discuss the future of global food and agricultural policy. Whether at the World Food Forum, Committee on Food Security or some related event, agriculture-related policies are frequently made with little input from people directly involved in agriculture. Efforts to change this are ongoing. Why it matters: Agricultural policy set […] Read more
SPUD Unit to get $330,000 upgrade
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers to benefit
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) unit in New Liskeard.
The provincial and federal governments are investing $330,000 in the Superior Plant Upgrading and Distribution (SPUD) Unit in New Liskeard. The financial boost from the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will enhance the SPUD Unit’s ability to provide farmers and the agriculture and food industry with increased plant disease testing and healthy plant stock for Ontario’s […] Read more
Seeding very close to wrapping up in Alberta
Spring planting in Alberta has almost wrapped up for this year, with the agriculture ministry pegging it at 97 per cent complete province-wide as of June 4. Seeding advanced 20 points on the week with the pace at the five-year average. The greatest overall progress was made in northeastern, northwestern and central Alberta. The northeast […] Read more
Survey an opportunity to learn about potato diseases
Goal is to uncover more about soft rots and blackleg
A provincial survey aims to establish a baseline of data on bacterial soft rots in potato storage and blackleg in fields during the 2024 growing season. The two diseases are common yet the bacterial species responsible are becoming more aggressive, particularly with the Dickeya genus, one of the newer species responsible for blackleg and soft […] Read more
Late blight threat forecast is high for potato crops in 2024
Strategies offered at Ontario Potato Conference on how to mitigate the risk
Sometimes Mother Nature provides perfect conditions for late blight, but on-farm mitigation practices can help control it. Reducing late blight risk was the focus of a panel discussion at the Ontario Potato Conference held in Guelph in late February. Why it matters: Late blight has been increasing in potato growing regions in recent years. “We’re […] Read more
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