Colombia is promoting the cultivation of native potatoes through agroecology.

2025-04-14 00:00

The Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (Agrosavia) has identified Colombia as having 850 native potato varieties. Despite this diversity, the extensive promotion of specific varieties such as R12, betina, and pastusa has led to a decrease in demand for other varieties, putting the preservation of these varieties at risk.

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