Towards sustainable potato production in China: Optimizing nitrogen and water management with 5R strategies

Key Points

• Sustainable potato production may increase by optimizing nitrogen and water management practices—enhancing crop yield while reducing environmental impact.
• Findings show that implementing 5R strategies can improve nitrogen and water management, achieving better sustainability in agricultural practices.
• Observational analysis of various potato farming methods reveals substantial improvements in both yield and resource efficiency within the evaluated practices.
• Highlights the potential for large-scale agricultural changes that could contribute to more sustainable farming ecosystems—essential for addressing food security challenges.