Potato

• Scientists attempting to make potato that can withstand climate change

  A NASA study published this month suggests climate change may affect the production of corn and wheat, reducing yields of both, as soon as 2030.

  Environment

  Nov 28, 2021
  
• McCain Foods moves toward regenerative agriculture practices

  McCain has taken a stand in regenerative agriculture, a ecosystem-based approach to improving soil, yields and reducing synthetic inputs.

  Consumer

  Jun 25, 2021
  
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• Potato surplus and halted processing impacts new Alberta crops

  "It's a huge hit, not only for our process growers but for the seed growers as well."

  Economy

  May 6, 2020
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• Manitoba potato farmers say quarter of crop is lost

  Manitoba Agriculture estimates that about 25 per cent of this year's potato crop is unharvestable.

  Economy

  Nov 15, 2019
• P.E.I. potato shortage blamed as Cavendish Farms closes packaging plant

  Cavendish Farms says the closure by the end of the year will affect 40 employees but some seasonal workers will be hired when the facility switches to a storage role.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2018
• Alberta sees decades-long potato boom

  Potato production has spiked in Alberta over the decades, according to ATB Financial. Last year, the province produced over two billion pounds of the crop, more than it ever had before.

  May 13, 2018
• Winnipeg campaign aims to let foodies fall in love with an old favourite

  Winnipeg's first ever Potahto Week stared Monday. The seven day event runs Feb. 19-25.

  Consumer

  Feb 20, 2018
• 10,000 pounds of potatoes harvested by Edmonton students, volunteers for food bank

  There were many helping hands at a community garden in north Edmonton on Saturday to volunteer for a good cause.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2017
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• From farm to table: Spud scientists reveal process behind potatoes

  The Fredericton Research and Development Centre held an open house to show the public how they help keep Maritime potato farmers bring in bumper crops.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2017
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• Prince Edward Island sending 50,000 pounds of potatoes to Fort McMurray

  The PEI Potato Board is sending a tractor trailer fully loaded with PEI potatoes to the fire-devastated city. The spuds were donated by packers and growers across the island province.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2016