Seed potato production 

RSA

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

There are ± 200 active seed growers in South Africa which produce seed potatoes in 14 regions throughout the year.  The certified yield per hectare have increased constantly over the past few years.

High prices for ware potatoes presumably was responsible for the decrease in seed certified during 2002 and 2003.  The past season an increase in certified seed yields is noted.  The demand for good quality seed is sustained.

Season	Registered plantings All Generations (Hectares)	Certified yield G1 - G8 & Standard Grade (x 25 kg bags)
1995/1996	10 155,880	4 255 018
1996/1997	9 514,910	4 613 874
1997/1998	9 207,360	5 064 968
1998/1999	9 692,840	5 264 164
1999/2000	9 637,890	5 162 691
2000/2001	9 505,160	4 977 970
2001/2002	8 398,810	4 230 954
2002/2003	9 059,600	4 062 661
2003/2004	9 421,970	5 254 487
2004/2005	9 447,610	5 367 338
2005/2006	10 177,850	5 304 455
2006/2007	10 376,950	5 390 812
2007/2008	10 047,260	5 803 526
2008/2009	9 030,118	5 495 438
2009/2010*	5 134,460	3 223 435