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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.

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News Release: The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Cavendish Farms as a Silver Sustaining Partner.

October 30, 2024

  The World Potato Congress Inc. continues to grow and develop partnerships with potato organizations from around the world and we are excited to add Cavendish Farms as part of…

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The World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Mr. Tomasz Bieńkowski of Poland as International Advisor

September 23, 2024

    The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to announce Mr. Tomasz Bieńkowski in a key role as an International Advisor. Tomasz Bieńkowski, PhD, is a specialist in the…

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WPC Welcomes Sangha Group to the Silver Sustaining Partner Sponsorship Program

August 12, 2024

World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) President, Dr. Peter VanderZaag, along with the WPC Directors and International Advisors, is pleased to welcome Sangha Group as a Silver Sustaining Partner. Sangha Group,…

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Celebration and Recognition of World Potato Congress Inc. Governing Members

August 1, 2024

The 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia provided an opportunity for the WPC Inc. to recognize past and present World Potato Congress Directors, International Advisors and Management. Before an…

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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 announces Congress Host Countries for the 2026 and 2028 Events

June 4, 2024

As the world shares its stories of celebration around the first International Day of Potato, and as we set our sights on the 12th World Potato Congress to be held…

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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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