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Potato Cultivation
Definition
The agricultural practice of growing potatoes as a staple food crop. Potato cultivation can support higher population densities and potentially higher rents than grain cultivation due to its higher productivity per acre and nutritional value.
Source Chapter
Book I, Chapter 11
Context
Smith discusses potato cultivation as a potentially revolutionary agricultural practice that could support larger populations and higher rents than traditional grain cultivation, though he notes the practical difficulties of storage and preservation.
Economic Domain
Production