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April 11, 2026

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Stats Canada reports potato production dips after four record years as drought hits eastern farms

Olivia Taylor January 4, 2026

After four consecutive record harvests, Canadian potato production fell slightly in 2025 as drought conditions affected…

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Second Harvest Sets Sights on Alberta Potatoes to Help Feed Families in Need

Tim Parent December 2, 2025

Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, is looking to build relationships with Alberta potato growers…

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RRC Podcast Ep. 15 – Talking Spuds at the Potato Growers of Alberta Conference

Tim Parent November 20, 2025

On the latest RRC podcast, Craig Lester & Tim Parent dig into a spud-tacular season at…

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Radiate: Plant Growth Stimulant Aims to Improve Overall Crop Performance

Tim Parent July 15, 2024

Radiate is a plant growth stimulant designed to develop longer, stronger, healthier roots, significantly improving nutrient…

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Research project aims to find best varieties of potatoes

Tim Parent November 5, 2022

How do companies and researchers decide which potatoes go into development for chipping, french fries, and…

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Saving more potatoes using infrared tech

Tim Parent November 2, 2022

A research team out of Lethbridge College is looking at a unique technique that could improve…

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Aggie Days: The ultimate agriculture Q and A session

Craig Lester April 12, 2015

Tens of thousands of wide-eyed kids full of energy and excitement have been peppering farmers and…

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  • Canadian Agricultural Safety Week highlights importance of farm and ranch safety across Alberta
  • Grain sector warns of information gaps in AAFC research reductions, calls for immediate program impact disclosure
  • Canadian Pork Council and Swine Innovation Porc joint statement on AAFC research facility reductions
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