Canadian bred potato varieties in the spotlight at annual event

Using a combination of traditional crop breeding techniques, as well as new and emerging technologies, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) releases to the marketplace 10 – 15 new potato selections annually. These annual releases have been carefully chosen from a starting population that may number 120,000 new seedlings. On February 14, these selections will be presented to the Canadian potato industry and others with an interest in new Canadian varieties. The event will take place simultaneously at three locations across Canada when visitors will be able to follow presentations by breeders and other industry specialists via video link, and also view this year’s selections on location. Locations and times can be found on the website of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The full programme is available from Andrea Dilworth: andrea.dilworth@agr.gc.ca