NEWS OVERVIEW
Agrico News
Stay up to date with the latest news from Agrico! On this page, you’ll find updates on innovations, events, and developments in the potato sector. From new varieties and sustainability initiatives to international collaborations – discover what’s happening within our organization and in the world of potatoes.
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.