CERES

Statistics presented on this page represent a production season from 1 July to 30 June the following year.

The favourable conditions for potato production in this region results in very high yields per hectare.  The planting of potatoes usually occurs from October to December, to be harvested from March to July.

Season	Registered plantings All Generations (Hectares)	Certified yield G1 - G8 & Standard Grade (x 25 kg bags)
1995/1996	414,770	252 357
1996/1997	431,980	169 530
1997/1998	380,360	240 854
1998/1999	340,360	213 836
1999/2000	332,680	213 102
2000/2001	351,440	234 987
2001/2002	402,130	174 594
2002/2003	367,840	212 887
2003/2004	238,570	260 857
2004/2005	257,630	191 184
2005/2006	255,320	172 582
2006/2007	286,340	158 977
2007/2008	308,874	157 340
2008/2009	294,850	99 330
2009/2010*	229,970	49 522