THE BEST QUALITY
THE BEST YIELD
WORLDWIDE
Say potato, say Agrico
Worldwide network
Extensive network of branches and distributors in more than 80 countries
Climates and markets
Innovative varieties that are a perfect match for local climates and markets.
Added value
Building, strengthening and preserving potato value chains.
Growing together
Agrico is a powerful and cooperative potato trading company, a global player in seed potatoes and new potato varieties. We invest in high-quality, healthy potatoes with strong yields, anywhere in the world.
At Agrico we believe in growing together. As a cooperative we are convinced that together we are stronger and can make an innovative impact on global food chains. Growing together means better research, better varieties, better advice, a better harvest, higher yields and a direct contribution to a sustainable, healthy and fair world.
Our seed potato varieties
Agrico supplies high-quality seed potatoes worldwide. With our many unique and innovative potato varieties, we are happy to support your growth. Our varieties are resistant to diverse conditions and can meet every need, for any market segment, anywhere in the world.
All our varieties are developed through natural crossbreeding to produce potatoes with high yields and premium quality. This contributes to income security and food security.
Spotlight varieties
Every year Agrico selects a number of varieties that warrant extra attention. These “spotlight varieties” are young, innovative varieties, that are currently taking the market by storm.
Lugano
Early maincrop, yellow flesh processing variety with good resistances to potato cyst nematodes.
Paradiso
An early maincrop, large growing tubers with an excellent yield for the traditional market.
Napoleon
Maincrop crisping variety with a good uniformity of size and a high dry matter content.
Healthy cultivation
Research & development
Agrico Research works intensively on developing new, innovative potato varieties to meet the specific wishes of customers around the world, both now and in the future. Our priorities as a breeding and research company are:
Our research and breeding program has led to the development of many innovative varieties, including our Next Generation varieties with their natural late blight resistance.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Concern about the environment (planet), society (people) and economic development (profit) is at the heart of every modern company. Agrico is deeply committed to sustainable business operations. We have incorporated this into our strategic goals by means of five pillars aligned with the United Nations’ international Sustainable Development Goals and the interests of our stakeholders.
Where our potatoes grow
Good seed potatoes are perfectly matched to local cultivation conditions as well as the preferred tastes and preparation methods in the destination country. Agrico has developed unique varieties that align seamlessly with the needs and preferences in every country.
We’re confident that we have the perfect potato and an ideal solution for every situation, and we will make every effort to ensure that farmers around the world achieve the best yield possible.
Our latest articles
Agrico takes on the challenges of the potato sector with 'Stonger by Nature'
Potato cooperative Agrico is strongly committed to addressing the challenges facing the potato sector through its varieties portfolio. Varieties that give growers confidence where it matters most: yield, quality, and income. That was the message from CEO Mark Zuidhof during the opening of this week’s Varieties and Seedling Show.
Meeting Agrifood Platform Ukraine
On October 1st, Agrico attended a meeting of the Agrifood Platform Ukraine. The platform aims to streamline reconstruction initiatives in Ukraine, focusing on agriculture. Read more about this meeting.
Joint presentation by the Agrico Group during Potato Europe
On September 3 and 4, Agrico, Semagri, and BioSelect jointly exhibited at Potato Europe. Managing Director Mark Zuidhof looks back on the international potato trade fair with a positive feeling.
Agrico’s payout price for seed potatoes rises to € 59.84
Agrico will pay its members an average price of € 59.84 per 100 kg for seed potatoes of 28 mm upwards (including oversized tubers) from the 2024 harvest. This latest higher payout price reflects a strong demand for potatoes from both export markets and the processing industry.
Agrico Ukraine destroyed by Russian drones
In the night of 25th to 26th of May part of the farm from Agrico Ukraine was hit by Russian drones. Read more about this attack.
Henk Feijen appointed as new CFO at Agrico
As of July 1, Henk Feijen will be appointed as the new CFO of Agrico. With this appointment, Agrico once again has a two-member executive board. Feijen, together with CEO Mark Zuidhof, will be responsible for managing Agrico B.V. and its affiliated companies.
Agrico PSA important participant during King and Queen visit to Kenya
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima paid a state visit to Kenya with a broad delegation in March 2025. Part of this visit included a roundtable with leading Dutch companies operating in Kenya. Agrico, with its joint venture Agrico PSA, was a prominent participant. Read more.
Rebuilding laboratories Agrico Research starts with demolition of old building
The renovation of Agrico Research has started. Today the demolition of the various laboratories of the breeding company in Bant (FL) started. Construction is expected to be completed around the summer of 2026.
Agrico achieves growth in acreage
Last week, Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2023/2024 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
Potato cooperative Agrico acquires Royal ZAP’s seed potato activities
Agrico acquires Royal ZAP’s seed potato activities. By means of this acquisition, Agrico has taken a step towards expanding its acreage, in order to meet demand. This offers the benefits of synergy, which will help Agrico to further optimize its organization.
