Islamabad: International Day of Potato is being observed on Friday to highlight potato’s significance and its evolving role in today’s global agri-food systems.

According to Radio Pakistan, the theme of the day is ‘Shaping history, feeding future’. This day aims to shed light on how potatoes have been integral to shaping historical agricultural practices and how they continue to play a crucial role in feeding the global population. The observance encourages discussions and initiatives to further integrate potatoes into sustainable agricultural frameworks worldwide.