Potato could rival rice, expert says
By Liu Weifeng | China Daily | Updated: 2007-10-11 07:24
Fried rice and steamed buns could be making way for hash browns and potato chips as part of an ongoing food security strategy.
Food self-sufficiency is a big concern in China because of shrinking arable land, a rising population and the effects of global warming.
Potato, a drought-resistant crop, could become a staple food in China, where 65 per cent of farmland is dry.
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