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Sweet potato shines as new promise for small enterprise and hunger relief in developing countries

Sweet potatoes, often misunderstood and underrated, are receiving new attention as a life-saving food crop in developing countries. According to the International Potato Center, more than 95 percent of the global sweet potato crop is grown in developing countries, where it is the fifth most important food crop.

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