WPC's Webinar Series Video #2: Dr. Peter VanderZaag on Geographic Constraints in Potato Breeding: Role of Day Length and Light Intensity in Selecting for Adaptation.
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11TH WORLD POTATO CONGRESS
WPC2021 IRELAND MAY 24-27, 2021
It is envisaged that 1,000 delegates, from developing and developed countries across the globe, including growers, researchers, producers, traders, processors and manufacturers, will attend the Congress. The Irish Potato Federation has also secured the simultaneous hosting of the Europatat Congress, which is the annual congress of the European association of the potato trade. Both events will become a week-long focus on the potato, the third most important food crop in terms of global consumption.
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Plans get underway for 11th World Potato Congress in Ireland
BY LUKIE PIETERSE ON MARCH 17, 2019 Representatives of the Northern Ireland Potato Stakeholder Group recently met with members of the Irish Potato Federation who are coordinating the 11th World Potato Congress taking place in Ireland, from May 31 to June 2, 2021. The Irish Potato Federation competed successfully against stiff international competition,…
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World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Dr. Nigel Crump as its New International Advisor, Oceania
World Potato Congress President, Romain Cools is very pleased to welcome Dr. Nigel Crump to its International Advisory Committee. “Dr. Crump is an excellent addition to our highly respected professional group of International Advisors. With Nigel’s addition, we now have potato specialists representing all parts of the world.” PhD. Sc.…
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March 08, 2019, World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar with Dr. Peter VanderZaag
This is a reminder to mark your calendars for the second World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) webinar, to be held on Friday, March 8, 2019 at 09:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. The topic of WPC Director, Dr. Peter VanderZaag’s presentation is: “Geographic Constraints in Potato Breeding: Role of Day Length,…
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New ‘sustainable’ diet underestimates value of potatoes
A recent report on improving global diets in a sustainable way has gathered a lot of attention, both positive and negative. EAT-Forum advocated a big switch to plant-based foods, but has seemed to overlook the contribution of one of the world’s most versatile, nutritious and sustainable foods – the potato.…
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Potato Biodiversity Film Released
“Opening the Earth: The Potato King” is a documentary about Peruvian Julio Hancco, one of the few remaining true guardians of biodiversity left in the world. Of the film’s acceptance to the festival, O Films founder Eric Ebner says, ‘This is a huge milestone for the film and our team.…
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World Potato Congress Inc. Announces New International Advisor
World Potato Congress President, Romain Cools is very pleased to introduce Dr. André Devaux as the newest WPC International Advisor. “André is a man who has illustrated he can act local and think global. During his work as Director for CIP in Latin America his idea to launch a global…
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