THE POTATO GLOBAL APPROACH

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1 PLENARY 1 THE POTATO GLOBAL APPROACH PLENARY THEME 1 INTI SPONSOR:

2 WPC ALAP CUSCO, PERU 2018 The Role of Potato in Feeding the Future Dr. Barbara Wells, Director General International Potato Center (CIP)

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4 The challenge of food security 870 million people globally are undernourished. By 2050, the world population is predicted to be 9.7 billion. FAO and IFPRI estimate that global food production will need to increase by 60% to meet demand in 2050.

5 Preparing for future food security challenges To prepare for the challenges of feeding almost 10 billion people: Food production must be substantially increased. Food loss and waste must be reduced. Agriculture s environmental footprint must be reduced to preserve natural resources.

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7 Enabling smallholders to reduce hunger and malnutrition Economic growth does not guarantee reductions in hunger and malnutrition Agricultural growth is key to reducing rural poverty, because the rural poor depend on agriculture Potato is especially important because it is grown in areas with high levels of poverty and malnutrition

8 MILLIONS TONNES Potatoes for food security, nutrition and income 451 More than 1 billion people eat potatoes. Short maturity period and high calorie and micronutrient content make potato a powerful tool for reducing hunger and malnutrition. The potato s history of contributing to food security and household income continues POTATOES MAIZE RICE* WHEAT World food consumption of the four main staple crops. Source: FAO (2013)

9 Potato distribution worldwide: cultivated area

10 Million Tonnes Million Tonnes Global potato production by region Global potato production Africa potato production Food supply(kg/capita/yr) Production Asia potato production The Potato is one of the global crops with a most diverse distribution pattern Food supply(kg/capita/yr) Over the past 20 years, there has been a dramatic increase in potato production and demand especially in Asia and Africa. Production

11 POTATO = Color FOOD SECURITY NUTRITION INCOME OPPORTUNITIES Antioxidants Flavor Gastronomy potential Micro and macro nutrients

12 Ecosystem/ sector constraints Small farms Hillside agriculture Dispersed production

13 Production Constraints Unstable planting seasons High pest and disease pressure

14 Infrastructure and cultural challenges Limited infrastructure Quality inputs difficult to obtain Gender inequity

15 Global distribution of potato yields (tons/ha) FAOSTAT, 2015

16 Opportunities for potato research to improve global food security, family nutrition and incomes

17 Breeding potato varieties for better production, nutrition and the challenges of climate change VARIETIES WITH Higher productivity Resistance to pests and diseases Tolerance to drought, heat and soil salinity Better commercial value Higher levels of iron and zinc

18 Improving seed quality, production and distribution INTEGRATED APPROACH Innovative techniques to accelerate production of high quality seed On-farm methods to ensure a more durable use of diseaseresistant seed

19 Potato crop management for productivity and sustainability Decision support and diagnostic tools for disease control Late blight and virus resistance Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Soil and water management

20 Integrating food security and value chain development ACCESS TO DYNAMIC MARKETS: A PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY Value chain development Public-private partnerships Higher farmer incomes

21 Postharvest management: reducing food losses Studies of potato value chains in Peru and Ecuador quantified losses in: Production Market Processing 6 to 22% Poor crop and harvest management Tubers damaged by pest and diseases High percentage of small tubers 2% Transport damages Poor handling 4 to 6% Low potato quality Shape of tubers Peeling process

22 Innovations for the future We have only begun to tap the potato s full potential for improving food security, nutrition and incomes Resilient, nutritious, climatesmart potato varieties More efficient seed systems Technologies to improve pest and disease management Market innovations that benefit small farmers

23 Partnerships among research organizations, businesses, governments and NGOs will be essential for meeting the challenges of feeding a population of almost 10 million people in 2050.