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2008 - THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE POTATO

JUNE 11th, 2008

The UN has announced that 2008 is the International Year of the Potato. The humble Potato has been gaining more and more importance as a growing food staple for developing nations, and is finally getting the recognition that it deserves during the recent soaring Food Prices. A single medium-sized potato provides about 3g of protein, half the daily adult requirement of vitamin C, and substantial amounts of vitamin B, as well as iron, potassium and zinc. 

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BY Joshua Oconnor AT 11:27 pm ON NOVEMBER 12th, 2008

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