Potato is a universally loved vegetable. It is easy to
access, easy to cook and is cheap. This makes it accessible to all kinds of
strata of society. Potatoes are used in making a variety of dishes – from being
used in curries to fries to fritters. French fries, one of the most loved
dishes across the world is made with potatoes. Potatoes can grow in any extreme
conditions and are flexible in nature. This makes it one of the most
advantageous crops to grow.
International Potato Day observed this year on May 30, for the very first time, is to
create awareness about the nutritional value and the significance of
potatoes as a staple food throughout the world.
History:
In December 2023, the General Assembly announced that May 30 will be observed as International Potato Day every year. Potatoes rank among the top five staple food items used throughout the world. The day will be celebrated to highlight the significance of potatoes from the Andean region to the world.
Significance:
"Potatoes are an important component of strategies to provide
accessible and nutritious food and improved livelihoods in rural and other
areas where natural resources, especially arable land and water are limited and
inputs expensive. The crop's versatility and ability to grow in a variety of
conditions make it an advantageous crop choice. Potatoes are also a
climate-friendly crop, as they produce low levels of greenhouse gas emissions
in comparison to other crops," wrote the United Nations on their official
website. The theme for this year's International Potato Day is - Harvesting
Diversity, Feeding Hope.
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