Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 31d ago

Every year, more than 274 million tonnes of potatoes are produced worldwide. This nutritious, versatile, and delicious food helps fight hunger, reduce poverty, and generate income for millions of farmers. In this new episode of *Science and Cooking, Chilean chef and FAO digital collaborator **Heinz Wuth* shares five reasons why potatoes deserve their own international day. 🥔 There are more than 5,000 potato varieties 🥔 Potatoes are nutritious and good for your health 🥔 They can be produced more efficiently and sustainably 🥔 They support family farming and rural livelihoods 🥔 They are also driving innovation through biodegradable products On the International Day of the Potato 2026, let’s celebrate its diversity and its potential to strengthen more sustainable agrifood systems. 👉 And you? Do you know another fun fact about potatoes? Leave it in the comments. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals