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The World Potato Congress mandate includes bringing together global knowledge, resources and expertise which in turn provides educational opportunities in such areas as seed production, pest and disease management, and the potato value chains. The potato is an important crop in feeding communities and providing income for farmers across all nations. We are grateful for the opportunity to share an example of the World Potato Congress’s reach contained within this recent publication, respectfully submitted by AgriCord.
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A 2023 strategic planning process of the World Potato Congress Inc., has driven forward a few organizational and policy changes, one of them being the launch of a new “Diamond”…
[...]The Organizing Committee of the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC 2026) is delighted to announce that sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now officially open for this landmark global event, taking…
[...]WPC President Peter VanderZaag participates in official visit to Kenya to launch campaign for the 13th World Potato Congress. Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President of the World Potato Congress, is…
[...]The World Potato Congress Inc. and the official hosts for the 2026 World Potato Congress – the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) and FreshCrop Limited – are excited to…
[...]The WPC congratulates Julio Kalazich, as he makes the transition from WPC International Advisor to WPC Director. New International Advisors are welcomed to the World Potato Congress Inc. Julio Kalazich,…
[...]World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group, as incoming Director. With upcoming term retirements of Directors from the World Potato Congress Inc Board,…
[...]The World Potato Congress Inc. recently held its Annual General Meeting for the 2024-25 year. It was an opportunity to reflect and extend gratitude to the past contributions of outgoing…
[...]Around the world, celebrations are well underway for the 2nd International Day of the Potato, Friday, May 30th. Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations…
[...]As the World Potato Congress begins to ramp up planning for the 13th World Potato Congress 2026 in Kenya, we are excited to welcome our newest Platinum Sustaining Partner,…
[...]This international webinar, organized to mark the International Day of the Potato, will explore how this strategic crop contributes to food security, sustainable agriculture, and the resilience of rural communities.…
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