United Nations General Assembly adopted Peru's project and declared May 30 as International Potato Day

Published 2023년 12월 8일

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The United Nations General Assembly declared May 30 as International Potato Day, recognizing the global importance of the crop, particularly in Peru. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of issues related to sustainable production and the stability of value chains. The initiative was supported by a large number of co-sponsors and builds on previous efforts to promote the importance of the potato in global food security and nutrition.

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The United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus draft resolution A/78L/L.16 presented by Peru and declared May 30 as International Potato Day. This multilateral effort to recognize the global importance of this crop, of which Peru is considered the main center of origin, is the result of the joint work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation. The purpose of International Potato Day is to raise awareness of critically important issues related to sustainable production and the stability of value chains, including the availability of water and fertilizers. The annual celebrations may include various initiatives, such as the production of promotional materials, technical publications, documentaries, festivals, field demonstrations, webinars and other international, regional and national activities, as well as the promotion of regional or global networks, including others. It is important to note that, since June ...

Source: Panamericana