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PEI potato growers are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming fall season, with the crop progressing ahead of schedule due to favorable planting conditions and adequate early moisture. Despite recent dry conditions, rain ...

Farmers in Benguet marked the 37th founding anniversary of the Cordillera region with the Potato Harvest Festival in Buguias, Benguet, on July 15. The event received praise from the Department of Agriculture ...

Protecting America's Potato Crops: Senators Urge USDA to Take Action Against Potato Wart In a significant bipartisan move, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) have led a group of ...

Alberta's potato industry is experiencing a significant growth spurt, driven partly by the increasing demand in Asia for popular potato products like french fries and hash browns. According to Farm Credit Canada, ...

In Prince Edward Island, watershed groups are actively monitoring potato fields for signs of late blight, conducting weekly checks at twelve locations across the island to detect the spores responsible for the ...

Addressing the Threat of Potato Wart from Canadian Imports Washington D.C.—In a united effort, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) led a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in addressing ...

Innovating Potato Farming with Machine Learning In an effort to maintain their commitment to producing top-quality potatoes, G Visser & Sons, one of Prince Edward Island's (PEI) prominent potato growers, has partnered ...

This article explores the collaboration between HarvestEye and G Visser & Sons, showcasing how advanced technology is optimizing potato grading precision and operational efficiency in the North American market.

CFIA’s draft National Potato Wart Response Plan undergoes consultation, aiming to bolster Canada’s defenses against potato wart with enhanced measures and stakeholder input. Learn about the plan’s key focus areas and implications ...

In a year marked by unusual weather conditions, potato farmers on Prince Edward Island (PEI) are facing serious challenges due to an exceptionally dry spring. The prolonged drought has raised concerns about ...

Sales of mashed potatoes have soared in a British supermarket thanks to the opening of a new multi-million pound mash factory to meet demand. Tesco said its customers bought one million more ...

A significant shift in Canadian agriculture has seen Alberta overtake Prince Edward Island (PEI) as the country's largest potato producer. Thanks to rising demand and industrial growth, Alberta now leads with 21.8% ...

Alberta has dethroned Prince Edward Island as the leading producer of potatoes in Canada, but just by a skin, marking a shift in the country's agricultural landscape. The latest data from Agriculture ...

This article provides practical tips and insights for baking potatoes to perfection, catering to potato enthusiasts ranging from farmers and agronomists to entrepreneurs and culinary professionals. It emphasizes the importance of selecting ...

David Thompson, President of World Potato Congress Inc., recently announced that Yanqing County, Beijing City, China, has been selected as the site of the 9th International World Potato Congress to be held ...

The Maine Potato Board is pleased to announce the 2013 Farm Family of the Year - the Wayne and Gregg Garrison family of Blaine. "My Dad and I were both very humbled ...

Sainsbury’s has relaxed the product specification of Scottish potatoes to support farmers through one of the toughest seasons. The run of wet weather this season has left many Scottish farmers with crops ...

The contrasting work attire clearly highlights the diverse roles played by John Griffin and his brother Peter in W.P. Griffin Inc., a large family-run potato operation in Elmsdale in western Prince Edward ...

#Potatofarming #Climatechange #Agriculture #Resistantvarieties #Sustainableagriculture #UKagriculture #Cropinnovation #Foodsecurity The UK potato growing landscape is undergoing significant changes as climate change exacerbates the challenges faced by both growers and suppliers. As floods and ...

In a recent virtual seminar hosted by the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), stakeholders in Jamaica's agro-processing and food and beverage manufacturing sectors received a compelling call to explore the vast potential of ...

Amidst mounting climate challenges, the UK's potato industry is undergoing a transformation, with key players like Albert Bartlett seeking resilient alternatives to traditional varieties such as Maris Piper. The pursuit of agronomic ...

The National Potato Council (NPC) of the United States remains vigilant as the threat of potato wart introduction to U.S. soils from potatoes originating in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada persists. Despite ...

When the mustard is incorporated into the ground, it acts as a natural biofumigant New research on P.E.I. is using mustard and arugula to tackle pest problems in potato fields with a side ...

#SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #FarmingInnovation #ResidualNutrients, PlowdownChallenge #PotatoCultivation #EnvironmentalFarming #AgriculturalSustainability #CropYield #FarmingRevolution A groundbreaking experiment is underway in Prince Edward Island, challenging traditional farming practices. Scott Anderson, the science coordinator at Agriculture and Agri-Food ...

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar:  “Declaration of Dublin and the World Potato Congress, Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security” presented by President Peter VanderZaag and André Devaux , ...