The humble potato is a tuber originally cultivated in Peru. When properly prepared potatoes can satisfy (almost) all human nutritional needs. The potato was responsible for the health of the Irish population during past centuries. Unfortunately, over reliance on potatoes resulted in widespread famine when potatoes crops failed.
Clicking the following link will lead to an alternative website which describes the potato in greater detail Potato Wikipedia
The potato being one of the most nutritious vegetables was cultivated in huge quantities. What happens when countries depending mainly on this vegetable see their crops be ruined?
The following link will lead you to the description of the devastating Ireland famine Great Famine
There are many advocacy groups for agriculture around the world, here is the website of the Canadian Potato Council: Canadian Potato Council (CPC)
Potatoes are such a frequent element of many meals. They complement nearly any food greatly, seafood, chicken or meat.
Here is a link to one of my favourite recipes: Gordon Ramsay potato recipe