Britain has announced what many observers are calling its most ambitious agricultural strategy in decades: an emergency plan to grow more potatoes.
The decision reportedly followed several months of discussions during which officials studied food security, agricultural production, global supply chains, and whether social media influencers contain sufficient nutritional value to be considered a strategic resource.
The answer, unfortunately, was no.
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The announcement has been welcomed by farmers who have spent years attempting to explain that food generally comes from fields rather than marketing departments.
Government officials, meanwhile, appear relieved to have rediscovered one of Britain's most important historical innovations: growing things.
Few vegetables have enjoyed a more remarkable career than the potato.
It has survived wars, recessions, political scandals, economic crises, and several generations of celebrity chefs attempting to reinvent it.
Yet despite centuries of success, potatoes rarely receive the respect granted to trendier foods.
Avocados receive admiration.
Artisan sourdough receives admiration.
Imported superfoods receive admiration.
Potatoes quietly continue feeding millions while demanding almost no recognition.
Many farmers believe the vegetable deserves a knighthood.
Recent concerns about food production have encouraged policymakers to reconsider agriculture.
This has surprised some urban residents who assumed farms existed primarily to provide attractive scenery for train journeys.