Plant Breeding & Variety Development

Selecting suitable varieties is the first step in any successful potato operation. Not only must varieties suit the intended market, but they must also...

The Manitoba and federal governments announced a $210,000 investment in agricultural research Monday, focused – at least in part – on building a better...

The Canada and Manitoba governments have invested more than $210,000 in a new vegetable research site near Winkler, Man., focused on improving yields, developing...

Planting season is underway at Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s Benton Ridge substation near Woodstock, N.B., where scientists are putting potential new potato varieties through...

Simplot is preparing to roll out the first generation of its GM potato in a produce department near you. Imagine walking into a grocery store...

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada potato breeders recently rolled out their most promising new selections at open houses across the country — which for the...