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WPC Celebrating International Day of Potato, May 30th, Around the Globe
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 a symbol of empowerment, of transformation, and of the boundless potential that lies within each and every one of us”. (Excerpt – Kenya’s National Potato…
Read MoreWPC Welcomes AgriERP, The Polish Potato Federation and Ellips/Elisam as WPC’s newest Silver Sustaining Partners!
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 to integrate the Polish potato industry. It carries out continuous activities aimed at increasing the quality and efficiency of the domestic potato production, which directly…
Read MoreHybrid Tetraploid True Potato Seed (TPS) production in Tripura, India
Dr. Sampriti Baruah, Regional Research Specialist, International Potato Center Dr. Rajib Ghosh, Deputy Director, Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Government of Tripura. Background Potatoes play a significant role in Tripura’s agriculture, particularly during the winter season. Around half of the total cultivation cost is allocated to procuring seed tubers. However, obtaining high-quality, disease-free seed…
Read MoreWorld Potato Congress Inc. welcomes BFOOD Trading to their annual Sustaining Partnership as a Platinum Sustaining Partner
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, headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Specializing in both wholesale and retail markets, they provide high-quality food products sourced from trusted suppliers and partners. Driven by a…
Read MoreLittle 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…
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