Jul 14, 2009
P.E.I. Multiplies Fines to Protect Against Potato Disease

Island farmers who don’t properly dispose of bad potatoes will face much higher fines, as the province moves to stop the spread of diseases.

Farmers are required to bury potatoes that can’t be sold due to bruising or disease. Potatoes that are not disposed of properly can cause the spread of diseases such as blight. CBC News

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