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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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The 11th WPC Call for Abstracts

September 20, 2021

The call for abstract submission for WPC 2022 is open and authors are encouraged to submit their abstract online for consideration. Authors can submit for oral and poster presentations. Please…

WPC Announces The Little Potato Company as its Newest Silver Sustaining Partner

August 4, 2021

The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is very pleased to announce The Little Potato Company as its newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated: “The World Potato…

WPC Announces Willie Jacobs as its Newest International Advisor

July 6, 2021

The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Mr. Willie Jacobs as its newest International Advisor from South Africa. President & CEO Romain Cools…

WPC Welcomes Easyfresh as its Newest Silver Sustaining Partner

May 31, 2021

The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Easyfresh as its newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated: “We extend a…

WPC Welcomes Netafim as its Newest Platinum Sustaining Partner

May 28, 2021

The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce Netafim as its newest Platinum Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated: “Getting Netafim on…

Webinar March 31, 2021 at 9:00 am EST with Albert Schirring

March 16, 2021

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar March 31, 2021 at 09:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time – “Late Blight: 175 years of experience. What have we learned? An update.” presented by Albert…

Franz Grimme celebrates his 75th birthday on 3 March.

March 3, 2021

Franz Grimme, honorary citizen of Damme (Germany) and owner of the GRIMME Group, turns 75 on 3 March this year. In 1970, at the age of 24, he joined GRIMME…

WPC Welcomes TriCal Group as its Newest Platinum Sustaining Partner

February 5, 2021

The World Potato Congress Inc.’s (WPC) Board of Directors is very pleased to announce TriCal Group as its newest Platinum Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated:”TriCal Group is…

Willie Jacobs appointed as CEO of Potatoes South Africa

February 3, 2021

Willie Jacobs took over the leadership of Potatoes South Africa (PSA) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after Dr. André Jooste, who as part of his career planning, left the organization…

Webinar February 18, 2021 at 9:00 am EST with Dr. Peter VanderZaag

January 19, 2021

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar February 18, 2021 at 09:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time – “Aeroponics for Nuclear Seed Potato Production: History, Status and Challenges” with Dr. Peter VanderZaag The…

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