Tasmania produces an extensive range of fresh and processed vegetables. As the highest value vegetable produced in the state, the potato is considered the backbone of the Tasmanian vegetable industry.
With a farmgate value of $82.5 million, the potato industry makes up approximately 70% of the total value of vegetable production. The industry comprises three sectors - processing (80%);fresh sales (10%);and the seed potato market (10%).
Frozen French fry products dominate the processing sector, with the majority of raw material grown in the north of the state. The preferred variety for French fries is still Russet Burbank, however, proprietary varieties such as Innovator, Shepody and Ranger Russet are increasing in popularity and are sourced for early season production.
The Tasmanian Potato Industry
![The Tasmanian Potato Industry The Tasmanian Potato Industry](https://media.potatopro.com/tasmania_1.png?width=1200&height=743&crop=smart&mode=crop)
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