Potatoes are grown all over Norway, including in the most northern county Finnmark, despite its latitude of 70 N.
Common varieties grown in Norway are Saturna, Asterix, Mandel, Folva, and Beate.
Like in most countries, the size of the farms has increased significantly, although they are still relatively small for European standards.
Agricultural Statistics Norway
Potato Production in 1987 : | 370300.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1987 : | 215793.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1987 : | 52000.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 1987 : | 17160.00 | Ha | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1987 : | 11000.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1986 : | 398400.00 | tonnes | Official data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1986 : | 233803.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |