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Little Heroes Foundation joins Potatoes Australia as a Charity Partner at WPC 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 delighted to team up with LHF and we invite you to join us to raise awareness and crucial funds for Childhood Dementia through a series…
Read MoreWorld 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)
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 International Year of Potato (2008) and reaffirms the importance of the potato value chain in fighting hunger and malnutrition and achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development…
Read MoreAbstracts & Early Bird – Closing Soon!
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 you to be a part of this years Congress. This is a fabulous opportunity to showcase the excellence of the Australian Potato sector on…
Read MoreWPC Webinar reminder: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China” – by Jin Liping, April 3 -8am EST (US)
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 in China” by Jin Liping, April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada). Presentation Outline: Potato plays a pivotal role in ensuring China’s…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress 2024 – Deadline extended! ⏰
Abstract submission & Early bird registration deadlines extended! Great news for those who are yet to register and/or submit their abstracts. Both deadlines for the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide from 23-26 June, 2024 have now been extended to MONDAY 15 APRIL, 2024. Thank you to everyone who has already registered and/or submitted their abstracts All accepted papers will…
Read MoreWPC Supports FAO in Launching the International Day of the Potato Promotional Campaign “Harvesting Diversity – Feeding Hope” – May 30th Celebrations
In 2021, the World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC), under the support of Directors Romain Cools and André Devaux, began to explore the idea of a day to celebrate and honour the potato. Over the years, multiple countries from around the world became engaged with the FAO/UN on this initiative. Fast forward to 2024, the WPC is…
Read MoreApplications for Sponsorship to attend World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia are now open.
The World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC), is an organization committed to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Sustainability Goals, the objectives of which include improving food security and nutrition for all and to find new and better ways to promote sustainable agriculture. In addition, the “Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food…
Read MoreKIWA, Revalorizing Native Potatoes in Ecuador
Martin Acosta, Inalproces, Ecuador (martin@kiwalife.com) Background In Ecuador, national production of potatoes in 2021 was 250,000 tons, with a harvested area of 19,088 hectares (ha) and an average yield of 13.0 t/ha. The potato is an important part of the production systems of the Ecuadorian highlands, it constitutes an important source of food and income…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes Peak of the Market as a Silver Sustaining Partner
“We extend a warm welcome to Peak of the Market as a new member of our family of Sustaining Partners,” says WPC President Dr. Peter VanderZaag. “Peak of the Market is proactive in building relationships within the potato industry in the provinces of Manitoba and Alberta, Canada. We, at WPC, are grateful for their support of World…
Read MoreAnnouncing Ms. Robbie Davis as Ambassador to the 12th World Potato Congress to be held in Adelaide, Australia – June 23-26, 2024.
Potatoes Australia Ltd. is pleased to officially declare Ms. Robbie Davis as the Ambassador for the highly anticipated World Potato Congress 2024 to be held in Adelaide from June 23 to 26, 2024. Ms. Davis, a distinguished figure in the Australian potato industry and agribusiness, brings a wealth of experience and passion that will undoubtedly…
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