Experience the World Potato Congress 2022 with Alltech Crop Science
Join a global group travelling to Ireland, May 29–June 4, 2022.
Alltech Crop Science is proud to be a Gold Sponsor for the World Potato Congress 2022, taking place in Dublin, Ireland May 30–June 2, 2022. Bringing together potato growers and industry professionals from around the world, the WPC 2022 offers an excellent opportunity to share ideas and attract international innovation to strengthen the potato value chain.
To help you make the most of the WPC 2022 experience, Alltech has put together a brilliant tour programme around this event for our friends and customers. The tour provides a unique opportunity for global players in potato production to visit top-class potato farms in Ireland using Alltech Crop Science (ACS) technologies and partake in a workshop on ACS technologies on potatoes. Combined with a unique journey through 800 years of history at the Pearse Lyons’ Distillery, you are sure to enjoy a host of social, cultural and sightseeing delights along the way! You will have the opportunity to meet like-minded people, find out about the systems they have in place and learn and share ideas.
Everything is in place for you to enjoy your time in Ireland and make the most out of the World Potato Congress 2022.
The agenda
Sunday, May 29
Arrival Dublin, Ireland
Monday, May 30
Farm visits:
Hickeys Farm: See the full range of machinery in operation. Visit the potato and vegetable packing plant and farm shop.
Meade Potato Farm: Visit a state-of-the-art distribution and packing plant.
Lunch: Sample a variety of potato dishes and produce from the local area.
Attend the World Potato Conference at the Royal Dublin Society.
Tuesday, May 31
Attend the World Potato Conference.
Wednesday, June 1
Attend the World Potato Conference.
Thursday, June 2
Attend the World Potato Conference: Technical Farm Tour day.
Friday, June 3
Visit Alltech European Headquarters and Biosciences Centre.
Attend the Alltech Crop Science workshop: Natural strategies to meet the challenges of today’s consumer-driven demands.
Visit the Pearse Lyons Distillery: Situated in St. James’ Church in the brewing district of Dublin city, enjoy a journey through 800 years of history with local storytellers.
Saturday, June 4
Depart Ireland.
Travel and accommodation
Flights to arrive and depart from Dublin Airport (DUB).
What our customers say:
"The consistent improvements in total yield and, more importantly, in marketable yield really impressed us. The improvements are crucial to maximise the profitability and sustainability of our business."
- Thomas Murphy, Farm Manager, Country Crest, IrelandInformation:
Limited spaces are available, and are on a first-come, first-served basis. The price is €2,100*.
*This rate includes hotels and transport while on the tour, based on a single room. Flights to Dublin, Ireland and transfers are not included; however, the local Alltech team can help to arrange bookings.
