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LIMPOPO

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

The Limpopo Province is not an important area with regard to the production of seed potatoes.  Early generation seed is multiplied in the winter months.  Fields registered for seed potato production are planted during March and April to be harvested during September and October.

 Season

Registered plantings
All Generations (Hectares)

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

1995/1996

92,100 

3 100

1996/1997

60,200

13 570

1997/1998

63,300

16 588

1998/1999

142,000

51 389

1999/2000

33,000

44 950

2000/2001

87,500

24 186

2001/2002

65,200

31 343

2002/2003

44,000

10 200

2003/2004

31,500

3 193

2004/2005

45,300

51 716

2005/2006

55,000

25 083

2006/2007

42,000

37 633

2007/2008

42,000

33 200

2008/2009

35,970

29 694

2009/2010*

0,000

9 186

* 2009/2010 not completed

Updated on 28 January 2010
 
     
 
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