Food for the Future
The World Food Forum delivers stories about agrifood systems, climate change and all its moving parts in this youth-led podcast.
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Food for the Future
International Day of Potato
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World Food Forum
In celebration of the International Day of the Potato, this episode explores the vital role of potatoes in food security, nutrition and climate resilience. Yurdi Yasmi, Director of FAO’s Plant Production and Protection Division, shares insights on the crop’s global importance. We are also joined by sustainable cropping systems specialists Laura Pérez Silva and Elena Nera, who discuss how youth engagement and traditional knowledge are shaping the future of this essential food.