Events
Celebrate the International Day of Potato by organizing an activity for the general public. You can host a webinar, panel or roundtable discussion with political leaders, educators, scientists, farmers and students followed by a question and answer session to encourage involvement. Share your knowledge and expertise with the public
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30/5
2025
Celebration of the International Day of Potato in the Russian Federation
Hybrid Event, 30/05/2025
Potatoes contribute to global food security and nutrition, and livelihoods. Two-thirds of the world’s population consume potatoes as a staple, and it is the third most available food crop globally. To celebrate the International Day of Potato 2025, FAO Liaison Office with the Russian Federation together with the Federal State Budgetary Scientific Institution "Lorkh Federal Research Center of P...
30/5
2025
Potato: The path to a brighter future
30/05/2025
The webinar will look at the main opportunities and challenges affecting potato production in the UK and will examine global production and what that means for the UK and beyond. It will look at how marker-assisted breeding is helping to fast-track new disease-resistant varieties, together with a catch up on the latest opportunities in gene editing. It will discuss sustainable cultivation ap...
30/5
2025
International Day of Potato: Shaping history, feeding the future
Hybrid Event, 30/05/2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will host the second observance of the International Day of Potato.
30/5
2025
International Day of Potato and National Potato Conference and Trade Fair
30/05/2025
Kenya, through National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK) and partners, invites you to celebrate the International Day of Potato on 29 -30 May 2025, in Nakuru County at KALRO Marindas, Molo. Under the theme Shaping history, feeding the future, the event will relaunch Crop Irish Potato Regulations 2019, showcase innovations and promote structured value chain partnerships.
27/5
2025
International Day of Potato 2025: Public engagement at South Africa’s fresh produce markets
27/05/2025
In alignment with the United Nations’ second official observance of the International Day of the Potato on May 30, Potatoes South Africa (Potatoes SA) is leading the country’s celebrations with a strong public showcase highlighting the potato’s vital role in food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods.
27/5
2025
International Potato Day event in Brussels
27/05/2025
On 27 May 2025, a coalition of Europe’s leading agri-food organisations will host a special event in Brussels to commemorate the International Day of Potato. The event will spotlight Europe’s dynamic potato sector and promote awareness of innovation and best practices across the entire supply chain.
21/5
2025
The role of potato in rural development and food security
Virtual Event, 21/05/2025
World Potato Congress Inc., with the support of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, is pleased to invite you to a special webinar celebrating the International Day of the Potato 2025. Join us on 21 May 2025 at 14:00 CEST to explore shared experiences from the Andes, Africa, and China, presented by esteemed experts André Devaux, Bruno Vanderhofstadt, and François Serneels.
30/5
2024
International Day of Potato: harvesting diversity feeding hope
Roma (Italy), Hybrid Event, 30/05/2024
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will host the inaugural celebration of the International Day of Potato.
27/5
2024
International Day of Potato 2024 - Brussels Celebration
Brussels (Belgium), Hybrid Event, 27/05/2024
The FAO Liaison Office in Brussels is delighted to celebrate the first International Day of Potato on Monday, 27 May 2024, in Brussels, at the Residence Palace. The event, which is co-organized with the Embassy of Peru in Belgium, will feature high-level interventions from FAO, Belgium, and Peru, and will close with the screening of the documentary "Opening the Earth: The Potato King".
29/4
2024
World Potato Congress webinar "International Day of Potato 2024 - Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope"
Virtual Event, 29/04/2024
World 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)
News
Video
Let’s all celebrate the International Day of Potato
19/05/2025
Yurdi Yasmi, Director of the FAO Plant Production and Protection Division, invites us to take part in the International Day of Potato observance on...
Video
Making gnocchi from potatoes in Italy for the International Day of Potato
19/06/2024
As part of the observance of the first International Day of Potato in Rome, Italy, FAO and Coldiretti, an Italian farmers’ organization, organized an...
Video
International Day of Potato
30/05/2024
On 30 May, we spotlight the potato, Solanum tuberosum (L.) – a crop regularly consumed by billions of people. Potatoes are a key crop across agrifood...
Get involved guide (Second edition)
Download the Get Involved Guide for the International Day of Potato 2025 to find out how to participate to the 2025 celebrations!
Publications
Potatoes: so familiar, so much more to learn
As a global campaign to raise awareness and inspire action has just kicked off, have a look at this selection of FAO publications below to gain better insights into this global common food ahead of the celebration.
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