From antiquity to modern times,Sweet potatoesIt has always been one of the favorite crops of the Chinese. Not only has it historically been regarded as a famine-relief crop, filling the stomachs of many people, but it has also become one of the most important basic foods because of its adaptability and high yield. Sweet potatoesIt is rich in nutritional value, rich in starch and various nutrients. Whether it's fresh or processed,Sweet potatoescan meet people's different needs. It can be processed into:Sweet potatoespowderSweet potato vermicelliand other products, which can also be used to makeSweet potato sugarand alcoholic beverages. Sweet potatoesIt is even possible to feed livestock and become a highly sought-after baked food during the winter months.
Sweet potatoesThe planting area in China is widely distributed in more than 20 provinces, among which Henan, Hebei, Sichuan and Shandong provinces have the highest yield, with a yield of 6,000 to 7,000 catties per mu. ChineseSweet potatoesIt accounts for 60% of the world's production, with an annual output of more than 50 million tons. Sweet potatoesThe planting area reached 15 million mu in the 60s of the 20th century, becoming an important basic grain.
The United States is also oneSweet potatoesGrowing a large country during World War II, due to food shortagesSweet potatoesbecame an important supplement food at the timeSweet potatoesProduction reached about 1.3 million tons. Over time,Sweet potatoesProduction is gradually increasing in fluctuations. Sweet potatoesIt is found to be rich in nutrients, so it is gradually gaining attention in the adjustment of dietary structure in the United States. United StatesSweet potatoesIt is mainly cultivated in the southern region, where the soil and climatic conditions are very suitableSweet potatoesof growth. United StatesSweet potatoesProduction accounts for 50% of the country's production. Although the United States is inSweet potatoesof ancillary products are relatively little studied, but inAgricultureScience and technology has its own advantages, and the investment in science and technology and the operation of mechanization make the United StatesSweet potatoesThe plantation industry is more efficient.
However, compared to China, the AmericanSweet potatoesThere is still a gap in production. ChineseSweet potatoesThe industry has a long history of development, and the planting area far exceeds that of the United States and ChinaSweet potatoesProduction is 30 times that of the United States. In addition, China is rightSweet potatoesprocessing andDerivativeshas its own unique production line, and the United States is relatively weak in this regard. Sweet potatoesThe increase in production depends not only on the expansion of planting area, but also on the input of scientific and technological forces and policy support.
To sum up, China'sSweet potatoesProduction far exceeds that of the United States, which is right with the ChineseSweet potatoesPreferences as wellSweet potatoesin ChinaAgricultureThe importance of the industry is inseparable. And the United StatesSweet potatoesAlthough the yield is relatively low, it is grown in excellent conditions in the southern region, as wellAgricultureThe application of technology makes itSweet potatoesThe industry still has some potential for development in the United States. In the future, as people's focus on healthy food increases,Sweet potatoesAs a nutritious ingredient, its production and market demand are expected to continue to grow. At the same time,Sweet potatoesThe processing and development of the industry is also an area of great potential that can be made for:Sweet potatoesThe industry offers more value-added opportunities.