International Day of Potato
- A.A.S.
- May 29
- 1 min read
The day is dedicated to highlighting the potato's role as a vital food source for billions worldwide and its contribution to food security, livelihoods, and employment, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Did you know?
About 2/3 of the world's population consumes potatoes as its staple food; nearly 50% of potatoes are used as the household staple food or vegetable.
The potato is resistant to drought, cold, and barren land with wide adaptability.
By 2030, the total production of potatoes will reach 750 million tons, with an increase of 112%, of which the production of Asia, Africa and Latin America will exceed 440 million tons, with an increase of 100%, accounting for about 59% of the world.
Dy adopting drip irrigation:
Growers can expect an increase of at least 25% in yields compared to other irrigation methods.
While the world average production is 20 t/ha, fields with drip irrigation can achieve yields of 60 t/ha.
The running costs of water, chemicals and manpower are significantly lower.
A shallow subsurface installation (SDI) can extremely benefit potato crops.
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