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By Dieudonné Harahagazwe, Independent Consultant August 2018 The impact of increasing population on food demand is expected to be accentuated in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as it is expected to account for half of the world population increment by 2050 compared to one fifth in 1999. In this regard, the potatoes, the third most important food…

After determining the best provinces in the country to grow potatoes, Cambodian scientists are now working to figure out what varieties adapt best to the local soil and will have the highest yields. Initial tests conducted by scientists at the Potato Research Institute, a centre in the Royal University of Agriculture, suggest that Mondulkiri, Pursat…

Since 1990, the acreage used for potato production worldwide has increased by 40%. The delivered volume has also doubled. Over the same period, the trade value of potatoes has shot up by 400%. Dr Maximo Torero is the World Bank’s Executive Director. He says that, in a large part, this imbalance of increasing production versus…

Dear Madams and Sirs, The Organizing Committee of the 10th World Potato Congress – XXVIII Congreso de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP) reiterates its gratitude to those who attended the event and informs them that the organizing committees’ work will soon conclude. After months of intense work, and 5 days of Congress we…

Potato farmers in Nyandarua (Kenya) have approved regulations for Irish potatoes production, handling and marketing. They expressed reservations, however, about some sections of the regulations contained in the Crops Act, 2013. The rules require compliance with best practices in production, transportation and storage. They focus on marketing and quality assurance, and procedures and conditions for…

The role that potatoes can play in improving the lives and health of the world’s population was a major theme of the tenth World Potato Congress held at the origin of the crop in Cusco, Peru. The event was held alongside the Latin American Potato Association congress and opened by Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra. The…

On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, during the 10th World Potato Congress in Cusco, Peru, an Industry Award Ceremony was held to recognize three remarkable individuals who have devoted their life’s work to the potato industry. The three Industry Award winners are: Dr. Anton J. Haverkort, The Netherlands, ING. Alberto Salas Lopez, Peru and Dr. Gary…

Romain Cools, President of the World Potato Congress Inc. is extremely pleased to welcome Kroeker Farms Ltd. as our newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President Cools stated: “World Potato Congress is looking forward to collaborate with Kroeker Farms Ltd. and all our Sustaining Partners to create a bright future of the global potato sector.” Kroeker Farms…

Romain Cools, President of the World Potato Congress Inc. is very pleased to welcome Potatoes New Brunswick as our newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President Cools stated: “The work of World Potato Congress Inc. is only possible thanks to the engagement of a dynamic Board of Directors and an International Advisory Committee, but most of all…

Ireland has won the bid to host the 2021 World Potato Congress, a triennial event in support of the global potato industry. This year the congress will take place in Cuzco, Peru, in May, with “Biodiversity, food security and business” as its theme. Ireland’s bid to host in 2021 was prepared by the Irish Potato…