Buried Treasure in the Andes: A Collaborative Effort

Aerial photo of an Andean potato farm

Aerial photo of an Andean potato farm

A buried treasure high in the Andes is getting special attention from Virginia Tech scientists. The unassuming potato is the world’s fifth most important crop worldwide, making it a truly valuable resource. Therefore, in their newest collaborative effort, the Feed the Future SANREM and IPM Innovation Labs are demonstrating once again how far the benefits of conservation agriculture can reach by focusing on this staple crop. Continue reading