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‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.

That is the mission of Wageningen UR (University & Research centre).

A staff of 6,500 and 10,000 students from over 100 countries work everywhere around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment for governments and the business community-at-large.

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Potato Europe 2025

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Martin Kropff is the former Managing Director for Resilient Agri-food Systems at CGIAR, an international agricultural research organization. He is also an emeritus Rector Magnificus at Wageningen University.
December 12, 2024

A brighter future begins with a resilience revolution

In a world where almost half of potential crop production is lost due to diseases, pests, and extreme weather, addressing the challenges of food security and sustainable agriculture has never been more urgent.
Netherlands
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Salomé Prat, a researcher from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Christian Bachem, a researcher at Wageningen University (WUR).
November 11, 2024

Improving nitrogen use efficiency in potatoes on a genetic level

Researchers have identified the StCDF1 gene as a key regulator in potatoes, enhancing nitrogen use efficiency and paving the way for the development of high-yielding, nitrogen-efficient cultivars.
Spain
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Flying start for PotatoEurope 2025 – 40 companies already registered!
October 14, 2024

Flying start for Potato Europe 2025 in the Netherlands – 40 companies already registered!

The organisation of the PotatoEurope, which will take place on September 3 and 4, 2025 at the Dutch location of Wageningen University & Research (WUR), Field Crops in Lelystad, can already speak of a flying start.
Netherlands
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Over 4,000 visitors flocked to the Potato Demonstration Day, celebrating the new and improved format of the event
August 25, 2024

Potato Demonstration Day 2.0 Attracts Over 4,000 Visitors with Renewed Format

With over 4,000 visitors, the organisation of Potato Demonstration Day looks back with satisfaction on the completely renewed edition of the knowledge and meeting event for the Dutch potato sector.
Netherlands
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  • Droevendaalsesteeg 4
    6708 PB Wageningen
    Netherlands

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