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 Yield in 1968 : | 125000.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1968 : | 20000.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |
Potato Area Harvested in 1968 : | 1600.00 | Ha | FAO estimate | ℹ |
Potato Seed in 1968 : | 1450.00 | tonnes | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Processed in 1968 : | 0.00 | tonnes | Standardized data | ℹ |
Potato Yield in 1967 : | 130625.00 | Hg/Ha | Calculated data | ℹ |
Potato Production in 1967 : | 20900.00 | tonnes | Unofficial figure | ℹ |