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 Production in 1971 : | 23000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1971 : | 1600.00 | tonnes | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 1971 : | 1500.00 | Ha | FAO estimate | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1971 : | 0.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1970 : | 151724.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1970 : | 22000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1970 : | 1500.00 | tonnes | Calculated data | ℹ |