In the world there are about 5 thousand varieties of potatoes. International Potato Day: food that feeds the world Economic development Potatoes are of tremendous importance for humanity. For millennia, he entered the diet of people on different continents. Easy to grow and storage, cheap, hearty, healthy and tasty, potatoes are able to feed the entire planet. & Amp; nbsp; May 30 International Potato Day is celebrated. This day was proclaimed the food and agricultural UN (FAO). This year it takes place under the motto & nbsp; “The rich past is a hearty future.” The purpose of the International Day & nbsp; —Arcake about the role of potatoes in the fight against hunger and development of agriculture. Potatoes & nbsp; – & nbsp; this is not just a side dish, resemble in FAO. It is included in the top three of the most consumed food in the world and plays a key role in ensuring food security for millions of people. It is grown in 159 countries. There are about 5 thousand varieties of crater. From peasant farms in the Andes to industrial farms in Europe and Asia & nbsp; – & nbsp; potatoes feed millions of people and also gives millions to work. ~ 60 >~ 60 > The history of potatoes began thousands of years ago in the highlands of South America. Thanks to Colombian exchange (mass exchange of plant and animal cultures between the new and the old light after the discovery of America & nbsp; – & nbsp; approx. Corny.) He became a global culture and left a noticeable mark in history, including tragic events like Irish potato hunger of the XIX centuries. 60 > today potatoes helps to solve global problems: it supports employment, increases the stability of the agro -industrial complex and strengthens the economy both in cities and in rural areas. Its importance is especially important for small farmers, including women who play an important role in maintaining varietal variety. ~ 60 > International Potato Day is designed not only to emphasize its meaning in the past and present, but also to draw attention to problems, such as the need for sustainable production and protecting this culture from climatic risks. & nbsp;