The potato originated in South America yet the region has the world's lowest level of potato production, less than 16 million tonnes in 2007.
The potato remains a traditional crop for small farmers in the Andean region, where it is cultivated along with potato species unknown elsewhere.
In other countries - Argentina, Brazil and Colombia - production of Solanum tuberosum by large scale commercial growers is increasing.
Agricultural Statistics Zuid Amerika
Potato Yield in 1982 : | 105612.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1982 : | 430.00 | tonnes | Aggregate, may include official, semi-official, estimated or calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1981 : | 10709100.00 | tonnes | Aggregate, may include official, semi-official, estimated or calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1981 : | 1235910.00 | tonnes | Aggregate, may include official, semi-official, estimated or calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 1981 : | 1007500.00 | Ha | Aggregate, may include official, semi-official, estimated or calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1981 : | 106293.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1981 : | 420.00 | tonnes | Aggregate, may include official, semi-official, estimated or calculated data | ℹ |