Agronomy

The PMRA today released the final decision on the re-evaluation of chlorothalonil (Bravo, Echo etc). The number of applications for potatoes is reduced to...

A pertinent subject for the season is calculating planting rates. Andy Robinson, extension agronomist and assistant professor in potato production at North Dakota State University,...

EU member states have voted in favour of a total outdoor ban on three neonicotinoid pesticides that was proposed by the European commission. The use...

A soil carbon scientist is teaming up with other researchers in the Maritimes to work on practical ways to revitalize soil health and increase...

Benefits are already being provided to Canadian potato farmers by satellite data collection and analysis. What’s to come? Technology in all areas of farming continues...

Late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, remains the major threat to potato crops in Europe, and a main reason for pesticide use. EuroBlight is...