Seed potato technology, certification and supply systems

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4 Jun 2012 - 29 Jun 2012
Unit: Wageningen Centre for Development and Innovation
Location: Wageningen, The Netherlands
Organisation: Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation

Potatoes are grown for many uses such as food, cash crops, food security crops and raw materials for processing. In all cases, a reliable supply of good quality seed is crucial to the development of the potato sector.

The course reviews the current knowledge on seed potato technology and its application in different agro-ecological regions of the world. It assesses the efficient use of modern technology in seed supply systems, the development of adequate seed policies and institutional requirements. Relevant examples from the Dutch seed potato industry will be discussed and demonstrated during the course.

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Fee: € 4900
Application deadlines: With NFP funding - 1 October 2011 
With other funding - 4 May 2012
Course brochure:

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If you experience any problems applying online or downloading documents, please do not hesitate to contact us at: training.cdi@wur.nl

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