Speaker programme for World Potato Congress now complete! - 27/04

Practical solutions for efficient potato storage and maximising marketable yields will be some of the topics on the agenda at World Potato Congress 2012 (May 27-30, Edinburgh).

Industry specialists such as Ronnie Bartlett (Managing Director, Albert Bartlett and Sons Ltd), Nick Vermont (Regional CEO McCain Foods Ltd) and David Wilkinson (Senior Director European Agriculture, PepsiCo) will be speaking alongside top international technical potato experts.
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La base de données de la certification des semences sera exhibée lors du World Potato Congress - 18/04

Les producteurs écossais de semences pourront bientôt consulter en temps réel les informations de certification des semences de 2012, grâce au tout dernier lancement du système de certification en ligne de l’Écosse.
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Award-winning water specialist to speak at World Potato Congress 2012 - 17/04

Dr Colin Chartres, director-general of International Water Management Institute, based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is to speak at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012).
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Exclusive new WPC2012 sponsorship deals created - 23/03

Exceptional demand for prime sponsorship opportunities at World Potato Congress 2012 (WPC2012) has led to a few very special exclusive packages being created for those who don’t want to miss this unique opportunity.
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Top international researchers to attend World Potato Congress 2012 - 20/03

World Potato Congress has become an important diary date and many of the potato industry’s leading international researchers have already registered to attend.

In addition, the Fifth Potato Virus ‘Y’ (PVY-wide) workshop and a meeting of United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) have been scheduled to coincide with the congress.
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Space age agronomy on show at the World Potato Congress - 12/03

Satellite technology developed during the cold war is set to deliver state-of-the-art crop monitoring systems to help growers improve agronomy and drive up profits.
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Seed certification database to be showcased at World Potato Congress - 12/03

Scottish seed producers will soon be able to view seed certification data in real time from 2012, thanks to the latest online roll out of Scotland’s certification scheme.

At the event, Dr John Kerr of Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) will be examining the role of seed certification to produce healthy profitable crops and the development of a global certification standard to help free-up movement of seed.
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Something for everyone at World Potato Congress, claims industry leader - 12/03

“There’s something for everyone in the potato industry to be had from attending the World Potato Congress next May in Edinburgh – I can guarantee that,” says Rob Clayton, director of the Potato Council.
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10 reasons to go to World Potato Congress - 24/02

World Potato Congress 2012 (May 27 – 30, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a unique opportunity for solid business-building, according to Rob Clayton, director at Potato Council.
"Reservations are now really starting to take off and great interest is being shown in industry tours. Delegates will all benefit from their participation in this unique event,” says Dr Clayton. “You will come away feeling recharged, motivated and inspired."
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World Potato Congress speaker Anton Haverkort outlines key developments
for 2012 - 27/01

This year’s World Potato Congress, to be held in Edinburgh in May and organised by Potato Council, has attracted a remarkable line-up of international speakers including Dr Anton Haverkort of Netherlands-based Plant Research International.
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Industry sponsorship tops £200,000, in support of World Potato Congress 2012 - 19/12

Organisers of the 2012 World Potato Congress in Edinburgh next year have released the names of the first 13 commercial sponsors responsible for over £150,000-worth of industry support for what promises to be a "highly successful, industry-wide event".
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Top Chinese potato specialist joins World Potato Congress speaker programme - 30/11

Dr Qu Dongyu, chair of the Potato Association of China (PAC), is to speak at the World Potato Congress (WPC2012) in Great Britain next year.
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Feature article in 'Pomme de Terre' magazine - 11/11

Feature article in 'Pomme de Terre' magazine covering WPC 2012 and British seed exporter activity at 'Potato Europe' 2011. (Article is in French).
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Industry Awards Nomination Deadline Approaching - 10/11

World Potato Congress Inc. General Manager, John Coady, stated recently that, “We are fast approaching the deadline for submission of nominees for the internationally respected WPC Industry Awards.” To insure that deserving individuals are recognized, applications should be completed and forwarded soon.
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Renowned researchers join speaker programme at World Potato Congress - 09/11

Top potato researchers from Britain and The Netherlands have joined the speaker panel at the World Potato Congress (WPC 2012) due to take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 27-30.
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Support Available to Delegates from Developing and Transitional Countries - 08/11

Delegates to the 8th World Potato Congress, from developing and transitional countries, may qualify for financial support from World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc).
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Nominations open for 2012 World Potato Congress Awards - 08/11

The President of the World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc. Mr Allan Parker, Canada, and the Chairman of the WPC Awards Committee, Mr Douglas (Doug) Harley, Kinross, Scotland, have announced that nominations are now being called for the 2012 World Potato Congress Industry Awards.
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Great Britain to welcome World Potato Congress - 06/11

World-class potato expertise in focus…
Short and long term gains from congress opportunities…
UK government’s chief scientific adviser confirmed to speak…
Bayer CropScience commits to Diamond-level sponsorship…
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