THE theme of an international conference which will take place at PotatoEurope 2025 is “Integrated Crop Management (ICM) – The Future of Potato Farming.”
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Field Crops will be the location and host for this year’s event and has organised the conference, which will focus entirely on innovative strategies to make potato farming more sustainable, resilient, and profitable for the future.
During the conference, leading experts and researchers will share their knowledge on the latest developments and insights. WUR researcher Dr Peter Kromann said: “ICM is not just about advanced integrated farming tailored to future environmental demands — it’s smarter farming and more profitable farming.”
Key topics to be addressed during the conference include the role of crop diversity in reducing pests, diseases, and weeds, as well as the impact of variety selection and cultivation strategies on potato crop health, tuber quality, and yield. The conference will also highlight innovative approaches to soil, water, and nutrient management, enabling farmers to grow robust crops with fewer inputs. Additionally, targeted pest control methods, such as using low-risk solutions instead of conventional pesticides, will be extensively discussed. Finally, attention will be given to monitoring and evaluation, oMering practical insights into tracking results and continuously improving strategies.
PotatoEurope 2025, scheduled to take place on September 3rd and 4th. For more information see our forthcoming events calendar, or click here.
