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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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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.…
[...]Old plans made new… Kenya to host the 13th World Potato Congress – October/November 2026 It is with great excitement, and much anticipation that the World Potato Congress Inc. announces…
[...]Shaping history, feeding the future. From the FAO press release: “This year’s theme is in recognition of the journey of the potato – from its domestication in the Andes…
[...]Rescheduled webinar Presentation Title: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability. Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 4:00pm EST (USA/Toronto) Presenter: John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) Register Here! …
[...]Potatoes Australia Ltd is pleased to announce its commitment as a Gold Sustaining Partner of the World Potato Congress Inc. This decision follows the resounding success of the 2024 World…
[...]In the heart of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) of the Philippines, sprawling across 11,000 hectares dedicated to potato production, agriculture is not just a livelihood; it is a way…
[...]The World Potato Congress welcomes The Quebec Potato Board from Canada as a Gold Member of the WPC Sustaining Partner Program. President Peter VanderZaag of the World Potato Congress Inc.…
[...]HyFun Foods, and its Farmer-Facing Arm HyFarm, become Gold members of World Potato Congress Inc.’s “Sustaining Partner Program” HyFun Foods, India’s largest processor of potatoes in frozen French fries and…
[...]The World Potato Congress is pleased to present the upcoming webinar: Implementation of an Early Warning System for Sustainable Preventative Management of Potato Late Blight DATE: Wednesday, January 15,…
[...]As the sun sets on 2024, the World Potato Congress Inc. takes a look back on what just might be its most eventful year on record. From celebrating the first…
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