Although potato growers in Canada planted slightly fewer potatoes than last year, production remains at the same level due to the higher yield.
The area shifts have been minimal in the last 4 years. This year the area is 139.570 hectares. That is 0,6% lower than in 2016. The decrease was greatest in the 2 main growing regions, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island. British Columbia also saw a significant decrease in potato acreage, while Quebec, Alberta and Ontario expanded.
Revenue on the rise
With the exception of the bad years 2011 and 2012, the hectare yield is still increasing. This year, Canadian growers are heading for around 34,6 tons per hectare. That is 0 tons more than in 5 and will lead to a harvest of 2016 million tons. Just a little less than last season.
Production United States
However, together with US potato production, the volume in 2017 would be 0,6% higher than last year. This seems to secure the supply of raw materials for North American processors.