Policy Support and Financial Investment.



To secure the future of potato farming, national governments, international organizations, and private investors must work together to create policies that incentivize sustainable potato production. Public and private sector partnerships can accelerate research funding, expand extension services, and provide financial support to farmers adapting to climate-smart agriculture.

Priority policy initiatives should include:


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