Canada: Potato growing season in P.E.I. ahead of schedule, says board general manager

Published 2024년 8월 12일

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The 2024 farming season in P.E.I. is progressing ahead of schedule by two weeks due to favorable weather, setting the stage for a potentially good crop, according to Greg Donald of the P.E.I. Potato Board. While some farmers have started harvesting, most will begin in late September to early October. The fields are currently in the bulking phase, and recent dry conditions underscore the need for rain, with remnants of hurricane Debbie expected to provide crucial moisture. John Visser, chair of the potato board, also reports that grain crops are doing well but stresses the importance of irrigation due to the dry weather.

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CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The 2024 farming season in P.E.I. is two weeks ahead of schedule due to weather conditions in the province. “We got an early start and good growing weather … so we’re probably ahead of where we’re normally at around this time,” Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board, told SaltWire in a telephone interview on Aug. 9 from Winkler, Man. Donald is attending the Canadian Potato Council and United Potato Growers of Canada summer meetings in Winnipeg. Those attending the conference visited a potato farm and potato research facility in Winkler on Aug. 9. Donald laughed when asked how optimistic he is for the rest of the season. “As optimistic with whatever the weather turns out. Right now, we have the makings of a good crop, but it will just depend on the weather.” A few farmers are harvesting now, but the majority will be doing so come the end of September, into early October. Most of the crops went into the ground before the end of May, said ...

Source: Saltwire