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Underestimated potato as the food for the future



As cereal prices rise, potatoes have the potential to be the affordable food for the developing countries

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Modern science and traditional science exchange views



Local farmers and international potato scientists exchanged views today as they met in the Cusco Potato Park, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The visit was an important part of the conference that is took place in Cusco, entitled: "Potato Science for the Poor: Challenges for the New Millennium".



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Cusco potato conference looks to “food of the future”



A landmark meeting of leading scientists aims at honing strategies
 for more productive, profitable and sustainable potato-based systems


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