In France and Germany, government officials and noble landowners promoted the rapid conversion of fallow land into potato fields after 1750. The potato thus became an important staple crop in northern Europe.
What country is famous for potatoes?
China is now the world's top potato producer, followed by India, Russia, and Ukraine. The United States is the fifth largest producer of potatoes in the world (NPC).
Why are potatoes important to the world?
Potatoes are a valuable source of nutrition in many developing countries, contributing carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to the diet of millions. Research is underway to increase the vitamin content of modern potato varieties, using biotechnology to boost the micronutrient level in the tubers.
Where are potatoes most commonly grown?
China and India are the main producers of potatoes, with the United States ranked fifth among the leading potato producers worldwide. In the United States, Idaho topped the ranking of leading potato producing states, with an annual production amount of about 129 million cwt of potatoes in 2021.
Are potatoes from Ireland?
Potatoes are not native to Ireland but likely originated in the Andes Mountains of Peru, South America. In the early 1500s, Spanish conquerors found the Incas growing the vegetable, which the Spanish called patata. They were taken back to Europe and eventually reached England where the name changed to potato.
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