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World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes AUSVEG as Platinum Sustaining Partner
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, AUSVEG. Based out of Australia, AUSVEG is owned by growers, for the growers. Their core functions include representing the interests of potato, vegetable and onion…
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security
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. Through case studies and field experiences from the Andes, China, and West Africa, three experts will highlight the diverse roles of the potato in improving…
Read More13th World Potato Congress – in Kenya, October/November 2026
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 Kenya will be hosting the 2026 World Potato Congress! This location change comes following an agreement reached between the Polish Potato Federation (PPF) and WPC…
Read MoreThe WPC is excited to support the FAO in the launch of the theme for the 2nd International Day of Potato:
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 and global dissemination following the Columbian Exchange, through the unfortunate Irish Potato Famine, to its current status as a major staple for millions – while…
Read MoreImplementation of an early warning system for sustainable preventive management of Potato late blight
By: Dr. Ivette Acuña B.( iacuna@inia.cl) INIA, Chile Background The potato is of social, economic, and cultural importance in Latin America, being the basis of food and the basis of the crop’s biodiversity. Crop diseases are one of the major limiting factors in its production, especially nowadays due to climate variability. Therefore, having methodologies that…
Read MoreStrategy and impact of developing improved potato varieties for Sichuan
Bing Li (18735424247@163.com), Jianjun Hu, Mingxia Tang, Kexiu Wang and Wei He; Crop Research Institute (CRI) of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chengdu China. Background Both Sichuan’s potato production area and total yield remain among the largest in China. The annual potato planting and annual fresh potato supply are characterized by the province’s unique geographic…
Read MoreImproved Potato Variety and Training Support Improving the Livelihood of Eritrean Farmers
Medhanie Mehari, Rahwa Abdela, Fitsum Ghebreyohanes National Agricultural Research Institute, Eritrea Vita/EIDP, Eritrea Background Potato is one of the most important and widely grown vegetable crops in Eritrea for its nutritional benefit and a source of income for farmers. Potatoes grow well in all the high altitude, midlands, and lowlands in the cool months under…
Read MoreWPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability with John Mesko, CEO, Potato Sustainability Alliance
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! Presentation Description: Metrics alone are insufficient to tell a coherent, meaningful sustainability story for potatoes. PSA is delivering a comprehensive sustainability program which meets farmers…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Potatoes Australia Ltd. as Gold Sustaining Partner
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 Potato Congress hosted in Adelaide, which marked a significant milestone for the Australian potato industry. The 2024 Adelaide World Potato Congress was a landmark achievement…
Read MoreSelecting and understanding the mechanisms of drought tolerance in potato cultivars of China
Junhong Qin (360981744@qq.com) Institute of Vegetables of Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing China. Background: China produces about 25% of the total global potato production area and tonnage of which 60% are cultivated in arid and semi-arid areas in the northwestern parts of China. The potato plant is considered sensitive to drought stress due…
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