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New Brunswick grows 58,500 acres of quality
potatoes.
Approximately 56% of the acreage represents
processing potatoes, 25% is table potatoes and 19% is seed.
The New Brunswick potato industry has 280 farm
operations operated by 400 potato producers.
New Brunswick has been exporting potatoes for
over 100 years and currently ships to approximately 35
countries.
The Shepody variety, used by the potato industry
the world over, was developed here in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick has a unique soil type,
“Holmesville” soil which is one of the most fertile soil of
North America’s soil types. Many people believe this accounts
for the excellent taste of New Brunswick potatoes.
Potatoes New Brunswick does not usually buy or
sell potatoes, although it is empowered to do so. Normally,
producers are free to sell, buy and market the crop where and
when they choose.
A producer may plant the acreage and assortment
of potato varieties desired, providing federal and provincial
trade and phytosanitary regulations are fulfilled.
Potatoes New Brunswick is unique in that we
follow the province of New Brunswick’s bilingual policy. Our
grower meetings regularly feature both English and French.
Only CFIA certified seed can be grown in New Brunswick.
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