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. Read the press release.

Agrico reflects on two inspiring days at the Variety and Seedling Show. Over the two days, we welcomed more than 1,300 visitors from 50 countries. During the Variety and Seedling Show, new varieties were introduced, the spotlight varieties were announced and there was a Virtual Potato Experience room where interactive games and a VR game could be played. Curious about the atmosphere at the show? Watch the full aftermovie

 At the Variety and Seedling Show, we announced our spotlight varieties for this season. This year, there is a spotlight variety for each segment, and for the potato crisps segment, that variety is Napoleon. Want to learn more about our spotlight varieties? Read more!

This year’s Variety and Seedling Show is entirely dedicated to our Next Generation varieties. These varieties have been specially bred for their enhanced late blight resistance. Curious about our Next Generation varieties? Read more!

November 7 and 8 is the Variety and Seedling Show 2024. Hard work is being done to completely transform Agrico Research into a beautiful exhibition hall. Want to know more about the show? Read more!

This week a boat is being loaded in the port of Harlingen with various potato varieties for Algeria. Last week boats were also loaded for Sudan, Egypt and Cuba. Want to know more about our exports? Read more!

On 11 and 12 September we were at Potato Europe with our French subsidiary Desmazières. Agrico managing director Mark Zuidhof looks back on the international potato fair with a satisfied feeling.

Zuidhof: “It rained quite a bit in France, making it too wet to harvest. As a result, there were many French seed potato growers who stopped by our stand for a talk.”

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Agrico is looking for a scientist in bioinformatics.
 
Looking for a versatile job where you can indulge your passion for genetics within a small but knowledge-intensive organization? Then Agrico Research is the right place for you. Your efforts provide an important addition to the existing activities for our breeding program. As soon as you work with us, you will notice how dynamic our world is; that of the best potato varieties for international markets. We provide a professional environment with great colleagues. 

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Last week, some Agrico colleagues visited our partner in Italy, Romagnoli Patate's packing station in Italy, and a supermarket.

Our partner Romagnoli has been active in the potato trade since 1928 and have their own packing station Molinella. Currently the varieties that are packed at the packing station are Levante, Alouette, Melrose and Twister.

Want to find out more about our varieties? 

It is time to present the final video from the series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with a number of customers about their favorite potato dish. Favorites include fries like in the Canadian Poutine or simply as a side dish or in a salad. What is your favorite potato dish?

Watch the full video on our website.

In the first full week of November, it is that time again. On Thursday 9 and Friday 10 November, Agrico will welcome all subsidiaries, distributors and growers at Agrico Research in Bant for the annual Variety and Seedling Show. More than 700 visitors from over 40 different countries will have the chance to admire all of Agrico's varieties and seedlings.

Did you know that Agrico is awarded the Flevopenning badge for the most innovative company in 2012? Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

We are proud to present the seventh video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with some growers about what it was like growing up on the farm. View the full video.

We are proud to present the sixth video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with our employees about what is so special about Agrico. View the full video.

Did you know that in 2008 Agrico established a Youth Board to involve young growers more in Agrico and to create a sounding board for the organization. Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

We are proud to present the fifth video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with our customers about the new generations in their company. View the full video.

Did you know that in 2006 Agrico established Agrico Polska. Agrico Polska cultivates and markets cultivated Agrico variety seed potatoes in Poland. In addition, the company is in charge of the import of seed potatoes for the Netherlands. Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

Did you know that in 1998 Agrico took over the seed potato cultivation and marketing activities of a Britisch contact? Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

We are proud to present the fourth video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with our growers about the strength of the cooperative. View the full video.

Did you know that Agrico entered the North American market in 1994 by establishing CanAgrico? Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

The Fontane variety is intended for the processing industry and is Agrico’s largest monopoly variety. Read more about the succesfull characteristics of this variety.

We are proud to present the third video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. We spoke with our buyers about the challenges in the potato industry. View the full video.

Did you know that Agrico also used to grow en market onions? Read more about a selection of special moments in our history as a cooperative.  

Variety Armedi is an early maincrop processing variety suitable for the French fries industry. Among seed potato growers, it is a popular variety because of multiple potato cyst nematodes resistances and a high tuber count. Read more about variety Armedi.

Authentic Canadian Poutine
Poutine ranks high on the list of typical Canadian dishes. A delicious ratatouille of fries, gravy and Canadian cheese curds. Originally a dish from Quebec, it is now especially popular in many Canadian university cities during a night out. Get the recipe!

We are proud to present the second video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. In this second video we interviewed some colleagues about 50 years of Agrico. View the full video.

We are proud to present the first video from a series of portraits framing Agrico's 50th anniversary. This series of portraits focuses on the people behind the potatoes. In the first video we asked some buyers how they see the future of Agrico and the sector. View the full video.

Worldwide, the need for Phytophthora resistant varieties is increasing. With our Next Generation varieties, which contain natural resistance to Late blight, we are responding to this need. Agostino is one of our Next Generation varieties. Reed more about Agostino.

March 14 is potato chip day. A variety that is ideally suited for making potato chips is variety Napoleon. Read on to learn more about the variety Napoleon.

Variety Lugano is a fairly new variety with good resistances to potato cyst nematodes. An important variety for both grower and French fries industry. Read more about this variety!

Arizona, one of our most successful potato varieties. Read more about the emergence of this potato variety.

One of our spotlight varieties this year is Levante. A spotlight variety is a variety that deserves extra attention. It is a young, innovative variety that is currently taking the market by storm. A rather floury-cooking variety with a beautiful clear skin which is suitable for boiling, mashing and baking.

Developing a new potato variety is an intensive and long-term process. At Agrico Research, we work intensively on developing new, innovative potato varieties. Want to know more about the process of developing new potato varieties? Read further!

BioSelect is Agrico’s brand for our organically grown ware and seed potatoes. Under this brand, we bring leading sustainable and innovative varieties to the market that more than satisfy the standards set out for organic cultivation. Reed more about our BioSelect varieties.

Babylon is a yellow-fleshed potato variety and suitable for various markets. In England the Babylon is a real rising star as the variety is ideally suited for fish & chips. Read more about variety Babylon.

Last August, our new mini tuber storage facility in the de Munt industrial area in Emmeloord was completed and taken into use. Reed more about our mini tuber storage.

Two varieties that are resistant to potato cyst nematodes: Lugano and Armedi. Both varieties have resistance to G. Pallida and have G. Rostochiensis resistances, scoring almost all nines. Read more about Lugano and Armedi on our variety page.

Every year, we select some special varieties that deserve to be put in the spotlight. Despite their young age, they are already in high demand.

Discover these hidden treasures and read everything you would like to know about Levante and Palace.

Breeding potato varieties that are resistant to diseases such as Late Blight, is an important goal of the potato breeding programme at Agrico. Our innovative Next Generation varieties, with their natural resistance to Late Blight, are one of the results of this.

We look back on Agrico’s variety show with enthusiasm. We are so happy that we were once again able to hold a ‘full-blown’ variety show. The theme of the show this year was Canada, in honor of the 25th anniversary of our subsidiary Parkland Seed Potatoes. During the show, new varieties were introduced, the spotlight varieties announced and Jan van Hoogen made a speech. Curious? Read more!

From the breeding program of Agrico Research, which focuses among other things on sustainability, no fewer than nine new varieties have been added to the Dutch Variety List 2022.

Initial analyses of the results show that nutrient application is a very complex subject. For instance, there are different definitions of nutrient efficiency, which can lead to conflicting results . We observe big differences in nitrogen uptake and yield between different potato varieties. This confirms our belief in tailoring nitrogen application to individual varieties. Especially when considering the possibility of reducing costs (input versus output), nutrient application tailored to the needs of individual potato varieties can make a big difference. Initial analyses are promising and have resulted in a continuation and expansion of the research.

AR Malik Seeds and Agrico have been collaborating for over half a century. Together they have been providing Bangladesh’s farmers access to affordable, innovative and top quality seed potatoes ever since. 

SV Agri, one of WayCool's portfolio companies, has partnered with Agrico over the past several years to bring some of these seeds into India and use its own innovative capability to produce these at scale to get them across the country. One such example is the ‘Carisma’, a new range of potato which has been launched in India, that has the lowest glycemic index in the world and is therefore safe to consume for patients who suffer from sugar. The significance of this in India is high, considering India is home to 16% of the global diabetes population.

We are proud to announce that the Agrico with the variety ‘Palace’ has made it to the list of ‘The 20 Most Climate Friendly Companies Over 2021’. A list composed by European Seed. Field trials show that the variety ‘Palace’ gives a considerably higher yield with a low nitrogen application. A big step in the right direction when it comes to nitrogen in the environment. You can read all about it in the complete list of the 20 most climate friendly companies over 2021

During the recently held annual meeting of Solana, the growers' association, Jan Lucas Spijkman was presented with an Agrico award for the variety Allstar.

Agrico is currently working on research into the application of nutrients, tailored to the requirements of individual potato varieties. For this research we are collecting various data during the storage period.