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A 2022 Dublin Congress Success Story

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.

Capitalization of Potato Process 2022 (PDF)

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Global Potato Industry Award Winners Announced at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia

July 24, 2024

On Tuesday, June 25, following the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize nine remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work…

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The Inaugural International Day of Potato (IDP) in Rome was celebrated on May 30th.

June 12, 2024

  On the 30th of May, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated the first International Day of Potato in its headquarters in Rome. The initiative to…

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WPC Congress Host Countries for the 2026 and 2028 Events

June 4, 2024

13th World Potato Congress 2026 :  To be decided   14th World Potato Congress 2028 : Ghent, Belgium In 2028, The World Potato Congress is set to make its mark in…

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WPC Celebrating International Day of Potato, May 30th, Around the Globe

May 29, 2024

Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope “So, why potato? …. Because behind every potato, there’s a story of resilience, of determination and of hope. Because the potato isn’t just a vegetable; it’s…

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WPC Welcomes AgriERP, The Polish Potato Federation and Ellips/Elisam as WPC’s newest Silver Sustaining Partners!

May 15, 2024

      The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to welcome AgriERP,  The Polish Potato Federation and Ellips/Elisam as our newest Silver Sustaining Partners. The Polish Potato Federation was established…

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World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes BFOOD Trading to their annual Sustaining Partnership as a Platinum Sustaining Partner

April 25, 2024

The World Potato Congress Inc. is delighted to welcome Batoul Food Supplements Trading L.L.C as a Platinum Sustaining Partner.  BFOOD is a leading player in the food supply chain management industry,…

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Little Heroes Foundation joins Potatoes Australia as a Charity Partner at WPC 2024

April 23, 2024

Potatoes Australia Ltd x Little Heroes Foundation LET’S S/MASH CHILDHOOD DEMENTIA! Big news! Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) is now a Charity Partner for the 12th World Potato Congress. We are…

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World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: “International Day of Potato 2024-Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope” presented by Dr André Devaux and Dr. Chikelu Mba, April 29, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada). The presentation in Spanish will follow at 10:00am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada)

April 22, 2024

  Presentation Outline The United Nations General Assembly, in December 2023, designated  May 30 as the International Day of Potato (IDP). The International Day builds on the legacy of the…

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Abstracts & Early Bird – Closing Soon!

April 15, 2024

We are excited to host the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide from 23-26 June, 2024 in Adelaide, South Australia. Registrations and abstract submissions are rolling in and we encourage…

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WPC Webinar reminder: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China” – by Jin Liping, April 3 -8am EST (US)

April 2, 2024

Reminder to Register for the April 3rd webinar: The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement…

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