...ut their impact goes far beyond the farm, shaping livelihoods across transport, seed production and food vending.
Fried potatoes are one of the world’s most popular foods, ...
FAO Director-General video message for the 2026 International Day of the Potato celebrations
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FAO Director-General QU Dongyu shares a video message for the occasion of the global celebration of the International Day of the Potato, hosted b...
FAO Chief Economist video message for the 2026 International Day of the Potato celebrations
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Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, shares a video message for the occasion of the global celebration of the International Day of the Potato, at t...
Smallholder farmers in East Africa face rising costs from heavy pesticide use to fight late blight, one of the world’s most destructive potato diseases. In Kenya and Uganda, farmers may spray up to...
When Seeds Return Home
...preserve traditional knowledge for future generations.
More than the return of seeds, repatriation reconnects people with their agricultural heritage and supports resilient...
5 reasons why potatoes deserve their own day
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 f...
5 reasons why potatoes deserve their own day
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 f...
Donde las papas crecen, los medios de vida florecen.
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Desde los altiplanos andinos, pasando por África, Europa, Asia y más allá, las papas ayudan a fortalecer el modo de vida y conectan comunidades a tr...
Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish
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From the highlands of the Andes to Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond, potatoes help strengthen livelihoods and connect communities across continents. ...
حيثما تنمو البطاطا، تزدهر سُبل العيش
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من مرتفعات جبال الأنديز إلى أفريقيا وأوروبا وآسيا وما بعدها، تسهم البطاطا في تعزيز سبل العيش وربط المجتمعات عبر القارات. فالبطاطا ليست مجرد محصول أس...
Modern potatoes come from a narrow genetic base, and pests, diseases and climate pressures are evolving fast. In East Africa, this puts farmers and food security at risk.
This first episode of the...
More Than a Potato | Science, Nutrition & Innovation 🥔
Some potatoes carry more than we see.
Biofortified potatoes combine science, nutrition, and innovation to help strengthen diets and support resilient food systems. Because sometimes, it’s more tha...
From Lesotho to Lima: Preparing for the International Day of Potato 2026
As host of the 2026 International Day of Potato, the Kingdom of Lesotho visited CIP Headquarters in Lima to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration ahead of next year’s global celebration.
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... why experts at UNECE have worked to fully revise the international Standard on Seed Potatoes. This standard guarantees high-quality seed potatoes, which in turn means stron...
FAO Director-General video message to celebrate the 2025 International Day of Potato
QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General, invites us to take part in the International Day of Potato observance on 30 May 2025. The theme “Shaping history, feeding the future” acknowledges the potato’s deep...
Big for a potato. Small for a seabird. Perfectly built for the ocean.
Atlantic puffins have a reputation for looking a little clumsy in the air — but puffin researcher Jill Taylor is here to set t...
Learn about the Give Peas a Chance! pilot project, a farm-to-fork supply chain project that brought Scottish-grown organic dried split peas to school meals in Highland, Moray and Aberdeen City.
Easter is incomplete without ham! Here's an Easter ham salad recipe made with Traditional Honey Roasted Ham 📍Belgium, a perfect addition to your festive spread.
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Learn how CGIAR’s agricultural scientists work with smallholder farmers to develop high-protein, pest-resistant sweet potatoes that enhance food and nutrition security and strengthen livelihoods wo...