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New light on a hidden treasure
FAO has published a 144-page illustrated book all about the potato and the International Year.
End-of-year celebration
Beyond 2008...
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Agustin Berrocal
Agustin Berrocal
The IYP video
Our special guest...
The potato belongs to the Solanaceae family of flowering plants. Find out more...
World potato production
Almost a third of all potatoes is now harvested in China and India. See Potato world...
Potato factsheets
FAO specialists analyse key issues in potato development. Start here...
Papa andina
We'll show you potato varieties that you have never seen before. This way...
Potatoes in the kitchen
We would not be celebrating the IYP if potatoes weren't so good to eat! Recipes...