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Webinar, Dec 6/24: Supporting Small Holder Farmers in Kenya Through a Decentralized Hub Site Model
The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the following Webinar: Supporting Small Holder Farmers in Kenya Through a Decentralized Hub Site Model. Presenter: Christopher Gasperi, Founder & Managing Director of FreshCrop Limited. Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 – 9:00amEST (USA/Toronto). Presentation Outline: FreshCrop Ltd. is a potato seed production company in Kenya, adding…
Read MoreBangladesh – Potato Late Blight Warning System
Bridging global innovations with local needs. An Interview with Dr. Md. Rashidul Islam at the World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia. Under the umbrella of the WPC driven Declaration of Dublin: Fostering Potato Partnerships for Food Security, each year, a portion of the WPC Platinum Sustaining Partner Membership fees are earmarked to support the initiative…
Read MoreNews Release: The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes Cavendish Farms as a Silver Sustaining Partner.
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 this portfolio of partners. Cavendish Farms has several frozen potato processing plants in North America with locations in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, Jamestown, North…
Read MoreThe World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Mr. Tomasz Bieńkowski of Poland as International Advisor
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 field of plant production, in particular breeding and seed production of cereals and potatoes. Since 2000, he has served as the President and owner of…
Read MoreSessions and Events of WPC 2024 Adelaide – a Closer Look
Throw Back Thursday: A closer look at the two days of sessions and events of World Potato Congress 2024 in Adelaide.The World Potato Congress Inc. is excited to share with our global contacts this combination of press releases, photos and video prepared by Potatoes Australia. Thank you to Potatoes Australia for your excellent coverage and…
Read MoreStart Reliving the World Potato Congress 2024
Join us as we relive the World Potato Congress 2024 in a short series of emails. Kicking off below with the Opening Events. Side Bar- The World Potato Congress Inc. is excited to share with our global contacts this short series of press releases prepared by Potatoes Australia. Thank you to Potatoes Australia for your…
Read MoreWPC Welcomes Sangha Group to the Silver Sustaining Partner Sponsorship Program
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, based in Jalandhar, Punjab, has been a significant player in agribusiness, innovation, and technology in Northwest India since 1962. Sangha group is one of the…
Read MoreCelebration and Recognition of World Potato Congress Inc. Governing Members
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 audience of over 800 delegates, the WPC Board, led by President Peter VanderZaag, had the opportunity to celebrate those who have played a key role…
Read MoreGlobal Potato Industry Award Winners Announced at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia
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 to the potato industry. WPC President Peter VanderZaag presented the awards at the sold-out closing Gala Dinner with over 800 attendees at the iconic Adelaide…
Read MoreThe Inaugural International Day of Potato (IDP) in Rome was celebrated on May 30th.
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 promote the International Day of Potato (IDP) was started in 2021 by the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) along with other key partners. Peru, Belgium, Ireland,…
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