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March 26th, 2019 — Using a soil bacterial species balance index to estimate potato crop productivity
The development of ‘molecular-omic’ tools and computing analysis platforms have greatly enhanced our ability to assess the impacts of agricultural practices and crop management protocols on soil microbial diversity.
March 21st, 2019 — A profile of Quebec’s potato industry
The potato tops the list of vegetables consumed in North America. See MAPAQ’s latest profile for this crop and learn more about it.
February 28th, 2019 — An alternative to glyphosate?
A recent report published by Ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (Québec’s ministry for the environment and the fight against climate change) announced a significant increase in the levels of pesticides found in Québec waterways, in particular the herbicide glyphosate.
December 11th, 2018 — An all-new irrigation management guide for the horticultural sector
CRAAQ and IRDA are pleased to provide the horticultural sector with a brand new technical guide.