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Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret. The dish has been known by Islanders for over forty years for its hearty, ...

Cavendish Farms announced today that they will be focusing on the frozen potato processing business on Prince Edward Island due to the limited availability of raw product (potatoes). The decision will result ...

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is very disappointed by the decision of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to completely discontinue disinfection services effective December 31st, 2015. The Board was notified ...

In a unique agricultural experiment, Jeju Island from South Korea is taking its expertise in potato cultivation to Namibia, a country in southern Africa with a harsh climate and limited agricultural resources. ...

Epitrix tuberis and E. cucumeris are major pests of potatoes in North America. E. tuberis causes the most serious damage because the larval feeding can cause superficial serpentine tunnelling on the surface of tubers as well as ...

A Call for Collaboration in Potato Cultivation and Protection The agricultural community, particularly those involved in potato cultivation, is currently facing significant developments regarding the management of potato wart disease. On August ...

Potato wart is a serious disease caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. It can drastically reduce potato yields and render tubers unmarketable, both in the U.S. and abroad. The disease is already ...

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 ...

Jersey Royal potatoes, known for their delicate paper-like skins, traditionally require hand planting to prevent damage. However, the challenging terrain of Jersey's steep fields makes this process laborious. Despite attempts to mechanize ...

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.

On Tuesday, June 25, following the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize nine remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry.  ...

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 ...

With the arrival of spring, markets and grocery stores across France are adorned with fresh, tender potatoes of the highest quality. These early-season tubers, available from mid-April, are prized for their unique ...

Reinstating Scottish seed potatoes into the EU market remains a priority amidst supply challenges and phytosanitary concerns. Amidst the ongoing ramifications of Brexit, UK seed potato producers have encountered barriers in exporting ...

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 ...

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 ...