A new agreement between national food safety agencies would allow Canada to export fresh potatoes to Mexico, whose imports of fresh potatoes for years have been solely from the U.S.
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Path cleared to Mexico for fresh Canadian potatoes, supplanting U.S. spuds
Potato growers beware new PVY strains
Newer, necrotic strains of potato virus Y (PVY) are creating headaches for potato farms in Eastern Canada, and Manitoba farmers should pay attention
Newer strains of potato virus Y (PVY) are creating headaches for potato farms in Eastern Canada, and Manitoba farmers should pay attention
Vine crusher can smash weed seeds while squashing potato pests
AAFC’s field testing shows the crusher works on weed seeds under real-world potato harvest conditions
Research in P.E.I. shows the potato vine crusher, meant to crush insect pests clinging to vines at harvest, can also help reduce the viable weed seed banks in potato fields.
Farm family income gains driven by off-farm earnings: StatCan
Average income for families operating a single farm in Canada grew by 0.9 per cent to $216,021 in 2023 compared to 2021. However, this was driven by higher off-farm income.
Peak of the Market named to industry award
Peak of the Market was recently recognized for strengthening the link between Manitoba farmers and local food service kitchens
Peak of the Market was recently recognized for strengthening the link between Manitoba farmers and local food service kitchens.
CFIA looks for feedback on proposed seed potato rule changes
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking for public and industry input on proposed amendments to regulations around seed potatoes.
PepsiCo nearly doubles regenerative scope
PepsiCo’s regenerative agriculture program to support 240,000 more acres in Manitoba and Saskatchewan by end of 2025.
Another 240,000 farm acres managed through regenerative agriculture will be supported by PepsiCo across Manitoba and Saskatchewan by the end of 2025.
CFIA red tape changes a first step: agriculture
Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
Farm groups say they’re happy to see action on Canada’s federal regulatory red tape, but there’s still a lot of streamlining left to be done
Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished
Alberta’s provincial harvest as of Sept. 23, 2025 was 78 per cent complete, said the province’s weekly crop report.
Trade war may create Canadian economic opportunities
Current tariff woes could open chances for long-term economic growth, consultant says —It’s happened before
Canada’s current tariff woes could open chances for long-term economic growth and a stronger Canadian economy, consultant says — It’s happened before.