Harper Government Invests to Boost Canadian Potato Exports
(firmenpresse) - FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 07/14/15 -- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced today an investment of up to $1.4 million for Potatoes New Brunswick to lead a national research effort to help improve potato yields and the export competitiveness of Canadian French fries.
This investment will enable Potatoes New Brunswick to work with other industry partners, Agriculture Canada scientists and universities to identify factors that limit potato yields. On-farm experiments will help overcome these limitations and recommend new tools and technologies to potato farmers across the country.
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"Potatoes are a staple on family kitchen tables across Canada and around the world, and are a key driver of our economic growth. This research partnership will build future growth by giving processors access to more of the quality Canadian potatoes that give their fries a world-class reputation."
"The stakes for processing potatoes in Canada have never been higher. This funding will allow Canadian potato producers to expedite the process and introduce new technology and best management practices to secure and develop export markets. A national approach allows our industry to pool resources and make a concentrated effort to improve yields, secure grower profitability and increase competitiveness."
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Jeff English
Director of Communications
The Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
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Matt Hemphill
Executive Director of Potatoes New Brunswick
1-506-473-3036
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Datum: 14.07.2015 - 08:42 Uhr
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