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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.

 Season

Registered plantings
All Generations (Hectares)

Certified yield
G1 - G8 & Standard Grade (x 25 kg bags) 

1995/1996

108,400

35 157

1996/1997

218,300

108 217

1997/1998

173,200

32 372

1998/1999

270,740

91 991

1999/2000

298,200

61 630

2000/2001

426,270

135 491

2001/2002

328,210

106 130

2002/2003

368,250

98 017

2003/2004

289,400

42 748

2004/2005

183,210

33 383

2005/2006

148,860

22 137

2006/2007

165,920

37 222

2007/2008

37,286

26 515

2008/2009

18,000

4 661

2009/2010*

144,340

15 225

* 2009/2010 not completed

Updated on 28 January 20101
 
     
 
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