Throughout the fall of 2023, the CFIA continued with its third annual national potato wart survey. The survey included the collection of soil in seed potato production fields in provinces that are not regulated for potato wart, in addition to the collection of soil in unrestricted fields in PEI. Results of the national survey will be available in the spring of 2024. However the results of the PEI element of the national survey are known; there were no new findings of potato wart on the island.
Combined, these actions should help PEI potato growers make timely and important business decisions for the upcoming growing season. They also demonstrate the CFIA's continuing commitment to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart.
The CFIA is committed to continuing work with growers to advance a robust strategy that not only helps prevent the spread of potato wart to protect plant life in Canada, but also keeps trade channels open for the Canadian potato sector.
Source : Canada.ca