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EASTERN FREE STATE
Statistics presented on this page represent a production season from 1 July to 30 June the following year.
The Eastern Free State traditionally does not produce many seed potatoes, but seed production decreased the past few seasons. During August to December fields are planted whereas harvesting takes place from February to June.
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Season
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Registered plantings
All Generations (Hectares)
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Certified yield
G1 - G8 & Standard Grade (x 25 kg bags)
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| 1995/1996 |
108,400
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35 157
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| 1996/1997 |
218,300
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108 217
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| 1997/1998 |
173,200
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32 372
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| 1998/1999 |
270,740
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91 991
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| 1999/2000 |
298,200
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61 630
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| 2000/2001 |
426,270
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135 491
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| 2001/2002 |
328,210
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106 130
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| 2002/2003 |
368,250
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98 017
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| 2003/2004 |
289,400
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42 748
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| 2004/2005 |
183,210
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33 383
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| 2005/2006 |
148,860
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22 137
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| 2006/2007 |
165,920
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37 222
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| 2007/2008 |
37,286
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26 515
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| 2008/2009 |
18,000
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4 661
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| 2009/2010* |
144,340
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15 225
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* 2009/2010 not completed
Updated on 28 January 20101
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