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The Rise of a New Sweet Potato Variety and Slip Production in Canada

Feb 10, 2021

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Video: The Rise of a New Sweet Potato Variety and Slip Production in Canada

Sweet potato consumption in Canada has doubled over the past 10 years, presenting a remarkable growth opportunity for Canadian horticulture. Approximately 80 per cent of the consumption comes from importing 70,000 tonnes annually from the U.S. Almost all Canadian sweet potato production occurs in Ontario, which accounts for approximately 2,000 acres.

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