A woman harvesting sweet potatoes in a field, Ethiopia, Africa

Mali tribeswomen selling chillies and sweet potatoes at weekly market, Rayagader, Orissa, India, Asia

Woman carrying a basket of sweet potatoes on her head in western Rwanda, Africa

Ndayisabye John 7 years from Ngwino Nawe village is intellectually disabled, having sweet potatoes and beans for lunch, Rwanda, Africa

A woman smiling proudly with a basket of sweet potatoes, Ethiopia, Africa

UGANDA The work of Comboni Samaritans, Gulu. Visiting a child headed family. Aromorach Sharon is the oldest girl and looks after her 6 younger siblings and her elederly grandmother. Her parents died of AIDS. Aged 14, she is a pupil of Obinya primary school. Sharon preparing a family meal by peeling sweet potatoes. PHOTO by Sean Sprague

Potatoes in wooden box

Stuffing, sweet potatoes and smoked turkey on wooden table

Spoon on plate of roasted potatoes

Potatoes in a wooden box

Potatoes and greens on plate

Variety of potatoes on white wooden table

Bowl of sweet potatoes with pecans

Sweet potatoes stacked in plastic bins at outdoor market, Rwanda Farmers Market, in Rwanda

Produce at a Farmers Market

Greek gyros meat with pita flat bread, vegetables and onions and Tzatziki dip on white background

Greek gyros meat with pita flat bread, vegetables and onions and Tzatziki dip on white background

Variation of finger food at food truck. Street food with potato chips, backed vegetable balls and meat sandwiches

Homemade goulash with potatoes and sauerkraut. Beef and vegetable stew cooked in clay pot

Sweet potatoes with kale served on a plate

Homemade goulash with potatoes and sauerkraut. Beef and vegetable stew cooked in clay pot

Sweet potato cake for Divali festival in Mauritius

Mexico, Bajio, Guanajuato, Street stall selling tomatoes and sweet potatoes.