Soil

Fall bedding in potato fields allows for soil preparation work to be done when growers typically have more time and labour available to them....

Adding biochar to soil can reduce yield in potatoes – particularly if the soil is deficient in phosphorus and water. Studies have shown that adding...

While it is practiced extensively in the United States, soil fumigation is anything but common in potato production in Canada. But there’s a growing...

Manitoba potato producers contend spending cash on tile drainage is not money down the drain. During a wet year, having tile drainage in your field...

An attractive appearance is crucial in the marketing of table potatoes. A clean, shiny, bright-coloured skin free of diseases or other defects is desired in...

A new national research initiative aims to boost yields and enhance Canada’s sagging position in the global potato market. Researchers have received $1.4 million in...