1001 Space Earth Nature History Human World Science and Technology Chemistry Materials Force and Energy Heat and Light Electricity and Magnetism Industry Machines Electronics and Computers Cars and Trucks Railways Ships Aircraft Fishing and Agriculture Undersea Exploration

Choose a Page:How is milk produced?What vegetables are grown in tempe...What are the most important cereal...Which regions produce the most wheat?What are the most popular tropical...*Where did potatoes originally come...*What crops are grown to produce sugar?How does a combine harvester work?What is fish farming?Which fish are caught for the food...What crops are grown to feed animals?Why are fish so important as food ...Where are the world's major fishin... Where did potatoes originally come from? Potatoes originally came from the Andes mountains of South America. They were introduced into Europe by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and into Britain by Sir Walter Raleigh. Potatoes originate from South America   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Science and Technology Chapter: Fishing and Agriculture