Potatoes were well established in contemporary Zimbabwe by the early twentieth century. In 1911, variety trials were undertaken with recorded yields up to 11.5 tons per hectare (t/ha).
Over the years, potato has become one of the most popular crops in Zimbabwe with every sector from small to large-scale farmers getting in on the act.
This has been encouraged by eating habits that are gradually changing as maize is no longer staple food for many urban households.
Agricultural Statistics Zimbabwe
Potato Seed in 2009 : | 3370.00 | tonnes | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2009 : | 2988.00 | Ha | FAO data based on imputation methodology | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 2009 : | 0.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 2008 : | 167032.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 2008 : | 50360.00 | tonnes | FAO data based on imputation methodology | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 2008 : | 3015.00 | Ha | FAO data based on imputation methodology | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 2008 : | 2988.00 | tonnes | Calculated data | ℹ |
Consumption Statistics Zimbabwe
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1978: | 0.12 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1977: | 2.73 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1977: | 0.09 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1976: | 2.97 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1976: | 0.18 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |
Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1975: | 2.64 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Potatoes (Fresh and Processed) |
Sweet Potatoes , Consumption (Crop Equivalent) in 1975: | 0.25 | kg/capita/year | ℹ | Sweet Potatoes |