Feb 25, 2020 china is the biggest producer of potatoes worldwide, with about one third of the worlds potatoes produced in china and india. Homebased vegetable production has been recognized as a nutrition and gendersensitive intervention that has the potential to improve nutrition in developing countries, yet evidence is lacking. Stocks to decline with smaller production consumption to hit a record. China would undergo famine if pesticides were not used. Serving both developed and developing countries, fao acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. The vast majority of sweetpotato production remains in eastern asia, according to fao approximately 80 percent of the global crop being produced in china. This report summarizes the main findings of the fao study, world agriculture. United states agriculture world agricultural production. Pdf potato production and management with preference to. The worldwide importance of pesticides for crop production.
Tomato, onion and irish potato in jenda, mzimba district, malawi. Agricultural productivity and marketing report world bank mongolia agriculture productivity and marketing study p a g e iii figures figure 3. The potato is the top nongrain food crop in the world following corn, wheat, and rice and the number one vegetable crop in the u. The data correspond to the last date of registration provided by the source. Fao data show that in 2005, for the first time, the developing world s potato production exceeded that of the developed world.
World production of potatoes potatoes are the worlds most widely grown tuber crop and the fourth largest crop in terms of fresh produce after rice, wheat and maize sopib, 2011. Faostat provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all fao regional groupings from. Fao 2011 estimated it at 32 percent of all food produced. This study illustrate that one of the first mean to fight. Nebraska typically ranks between 10th and 20th in total potato production among states. Other nations, primarily in asia and africa, are significant producers of sweet potatoes.
Fao, in europe and central asia, as in the rest of the world, will continue to support the collection and. Global sweetpotato cultivation world sweetpotato atlas. Over the past 50 years, growth of world crop production originated. About 90% of the crops are grown in the plains during the cooler autumn, winter and early spring seasons. Potatoes are an important source of several nutrients, especially vitamin c. Like the interim report, this remake does not include projections for the. The data are for the different sovereign countries of the world. Vital statistics reprot various years, 3 census reports and other. The table represents the fao statistics on potato production in indonesia.
The state of food security and nutrition in the world 2019. Pdf the rise of asia as the centre of global potato production and. According to fao 2011, sweet potato is one of the seven crops in the world produce over 105 hundred million metric tonnes of edible food products in the world annually. In terms of human consumption, it ranks third after rice and wheat. Nov 22, 2011 potato production in subsaharan africa ssa has more than doubled since 1994, with 70% of that growth concentrated in eastern africa fao and cfc 2010. The top six sweet potatoproducing nations include nigeria. World agricultural production usda foreign agricultural. The guide will be continually updated with new researchbased recommendations and guidelines. Value chains for nutrition food and agriculture organization. Iwmi, foresight, wri, cia, world bank, fao, ilo foreign aid to agriculture constant 2007.
Potato gives an exceptionally high yield and also produces more. Food and agriculture organization fao data and statistics. According to fao 2011, sweet potato is one of the seven crops in the world produce. Globally china, india, ukraine, united states and germany are top countries producing potatoes. Principal tomato production regions are located in south florida, central florida south of tampa, and a small production region in northwest florida. In world food production, potato 322 mt is exceeded only by maize 637 mt, rice 585 mt and wheat 549 mt. India holds third position in potato area and second position in total potato production in the world. Technological innovations aimed at increasing productivity can play an important role for enhancing the contribution of potatoes to the future global food system.
South sudan declared its independence on july 9, 2011. It provides market information on four grains particularly important in international food markets. Potato production also provides farmers in the developing world with a source of income. The overall trend in potato production from 1991 to 2006 shows a 21 % increase, from 268 million tonnes mt to 325 mt fao, 2012. How the potato changed the world smithsonian magazine, november 2011 brought to europe from the new world by spanish explorers, the lowly potato gave rise to modern industrial agriculture. Leading countries potato production worldwide, 2018 statista. The state of food and agriculture 2016 the state of food and agriculture. May, 2011 fao technical paper 309, food and agriculture organization of the united nations, rome.
It could be one of the most important crops to be introduced in the area where the population experiences recurrent malnutrition due. It contributes over 200 dietary calories per capita per day for over 150 million people in west africa babaleye, 2003. Faostat provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all fao regional groupings from 1961 to the most recent year available. Native to south america, potatoes have been cultivated for many centuries and belong to the solanaceae family. Chinas per capita food consumption of sweet potatoes has already occurred. The quantities of wheat in the following table are in million metric tonnes. The report reflects official usda estimates released in the monthly world agricultural supply and demand estimates wasde. According to the usda national agricultural statistics service, nebraska potato growers planted 19,500 acres in. To begin with, livestockbased foods require a much greater area for their production, i. Fao statistical yearbook 2014 food and agriculture organization. Approved by the world agricultural outlook board usda united states department of. The following international wheat production statistics come from the food and agriculture organization figures from faostat database, older from international grains council figures from the report grain market report. This causes food shortages around the world, while worldwide obesity levels are also increasing.
Office of knowledge exchange, research and extension, fao. The study reveals that hassan district alone account for more than 41 percent potato production in the state. And this trend does not seem to be abating fao, 2010. Fao fisheries technical paper 470, food and agriculture organization of the united nations, rome. Study conducted for the international congress save food. Potato is the third most important food crop in terms of global consumption, and it has been highly recommended by the food and agriculture organization of the united nations as a. With the conventional propagation methods, potatoes are often prone to pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses, thereby resulting in poor quality and yield fao, 2008, whereas using healthy, quality seed is essential for. Only potato and cassava, among the root and tuber crops, produce more. It also provides links to newsletters, distributors contacts in order to obtain print copies, and to the state. Fao data show that in 2005, for the first time, the developing worlds potato production exceeded that of the developed world. Tomatoes uc davis western institute for food safety and. Food security and nutrition center for international. The potato education guide is here to help you with all aspects of potato production.
The food and agriculture organization of the united nations fao is an agency of the united nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Despite these gains, potato yields of smallscale farmers in the region fall far short of their potential due mostly to a potent combination of. Potatoes are consumed by over one billion people world over, half of whom live in the developing countries. Food production must clearlyincrease significantly to meet the future demands of an increasing and more affluent world population.
Final report food waste in primary production in the uk an estimate for food waste and food surplus in primary production in the uk project code. Pdf potato production in the developing countries in asia now accounts for a greater share of global. There is now an urgent need for research that can provide broader perspectives and allow of crosssite comparisons of the contributions of forests and treebased agricultural systems to food security, livelihoods, healthy diets and nutrition. An analysis of yam production in nigeria 661 ignored. Towards resilient production systems and livelihoods 48 how much will adaptation cost. Although several regions production levels are down yearoveryear, a bumper 201920 global rice harvest is still expected, with production just around half a percent lower from the prior year record.
From a production perspective the input cost for potato production has been high and escalating international fuel and input prices. The effect of womens home gardens on vegetable production. In the potato world, africas most populous country, nigeria, stands out. Chinas production in 20 was down significantly from 2000, when 117. Final report food waste in primary production in the uk. Fao world livestock report projects drastic increase in meat. From 2000 to 2006, global sweetpotato cultivation declined slightly in both area of cultivation and average yields, but fao production data for 2007 indicate some rebounding. Fao statistical yearbook 20 world food and agriculture. Faostat food and agriculture organization of the united nations. Statistical yearbook of the food and agricultural organization.
Average milk production by region extensive production 2011 litres table 5. Potato production and management with preference to seed potato supply chain, certification and actors involve in bangladesh. In africa south of the sahara, where hunger and food insecurity remain highest, 2. Fao world livestock report projects drastic increase in meat consumption story highlights the fao s world livestock 2011 stresses the need to develop more efficient production of livestock to meet growing demand and to ensure that the sector does not lead to increased land degradation or emissions. Online bbook, rreport,mmagazine, lleaflet, list of. Underpinning this is the considerable 48 % increase in potato production from 85 mt to 165 mt in the developing world, whereas production in the industrialized world just has decreased 12 % from 183 mt to 160 mt. Approximately 40 percent of the crop was harvested by late february and harvest progress is well ahead of the 5year national average pace of 36 percent. All countries with a production quantity of at least 2 million metric tonnes are. China is the biggest producer of potatoes worldwide, with about one third of the worlds potatoes produced in china and india. This study tested whether womens training in improved home gardens including nutrition as well as technical aspects contributes to increased production and. Potato producing countries tons 2016 world data and. Potato production is estimated at 862,000 tonnes, 27 percent greater than last year from a. In fact, past impact evaluation studies have shown the potentially high returns on investments in research on potato. Volume and value of trade in cotton lint and potatoes.
For instance, in europe, per capita production of potatoes a. The world bank estimates that 1 hectare of land will need to feed 5 people in 2025, whereas in 1960. It assesses the prospects, world wide, for food and agriculture, including fisheries and forestry, over the years to 2015 and 2030. The following international wheat production statistics come from the food and agriculture organization figures from faostat database, older from international grains council figures from the report grain market report the quantities of wheat in the following table are in million metric tonnes. International wheat production statistics wikipedia. According to fao, third of all potatoes are harvested in china and india. The largest reductions are centered in the red river valley in the states of north dakota and minnesota. Potato production systems in different agro ecological. Statistical yearbook of the food and agricultural organization for. This position is strongly related to its potential as a food crop and its potential for export to for instance malaysia and singapore. The yield gap between farms in developing economies and developed economies represents an opportunity loss of over 400 million tonnes of potato, or an amount greater than 2010 world potato production.
The state of food and agriculture 2016 the state of. Such saving opportunities suggest a need for greater attention to postharvest loss phl in addressing the worlds food challenge world bank, 2011b. Fao global perspectives studies, using 2011 food balance sheets from fao, 2016a. Sources include reporting from fass worldwide offices, official statistics of foreign governments, and analysis of economic data and satellite imagery. Agricultural productivity and marketing report world bank mongolia agriculture productivity and marketing study p a g e i. Potato and other root and tuber production is actively supported by the international potato center in lima, peru, as a means to achieve food security and improve the lives of poor people in the developing world. According to fao estimates, in 2018, over 368 million metric tons of. The publications page offers an overview of fao s publishing activities, with direct links to the online publications repository, promotional content slots highlighting fao publishing news, new titles, and selections of publications corresponding to specific themes and events. Potato is the third most important food crop in terms of global consumption, and it has been highly recommended by the food and agriculture organization of the united nations as a food security. Publications food and agriculture organization of the. Potato production is not seen as a key tool for improving smallholder incomes but is an. Food net per capita production index number, 20042006 100 19952011. This manual is a guide in the production of potatoes in kenya, focusing on ware production. Industry revenue of processing and preserving of potatoes in hungary 20112023.
May 06, 20 potato and other root and tuber production is actively supported by the international potato center in lima, peru, as a means to achieve food security and improve the lives of poor people in the developing world. This is the story of agriculture and the green economy. History of potatoes linda stradley whats cooking america follow the history of the potato from the 5th century b. This report thanks is extended to universal industries ltd, mr. Potato is a priority crop in the strategic plan of research and development program of iaardichord in indonesia during the past 30 years. Global production for 201920 is estimated down 6 million tons to 174 million. To feed a global population of 9 billion by 2050 will require a 70 percent increase in global food production. The purpose of this report is to help mobilize the concrete and concerted actions required to. An overview of the potato sector in india and prospects of.
Wraps vision is a world in which resources are used sustainably. China is now the biggest potato producer, and almost a third of all potatoes is harvested in china and india. Potato production in subsaharan africa ssa has more than doubled since 1994, with 70% of that growth concentrated in eastern africa fao and cfc 2010. These declines reflect an increase in world cereal production over last year and an increased risk of global. Southeast asian production is down on the effects of drought in the region, particularly in thailand and vietnam. Percentage change in livestock product production 20062012 figure 3. This statistic shows the leading countries in potato production worldwide in 2018. Potato crop yields are determined by factors such as the crop breed, seed age and quality, crop management practices and the plant environment. All our specialized journalists are proud to report about the latest international developments of this main food crop from the potato heart of western europe. California is a close second in fresh market tomato production and contributes significantly to the crop of fresh market tomatoes produced in the u. From a marketing perspective, the strength of the south african.
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