009_El_Precio_de_la_Tierra_Peru

A group of people work on their potato harvest in the province of Cusco, where mining has affected agricultural production. Potatoes are part of Peru’s tradition and folklore. There are more than 3,000 native potato varieties in Peru. Potatoes are a primary source of carbohydrates in the Andean diet, and they are cultivated by the vast majority of households across the Peruvian Andes.