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.
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.
Agrico continues to grow in acreage and varieties
Cooperative Agrico continues to grow in acreage of seed potatoes and in its variety portfolio. General director Mark Zuidhof said this at the opening of the Variety and Seedling Show held today and tomorrow. This year alone, three new potato varieties from Agrico have been added to the National Varieties List.
Challenging weather conditions justify demonstration centre
Weather conditions are one of the main factors affecting the yield of potatoes. This year was a challenging year in Ukraine. “Therefore, farmers were forced to invest more in technology and high-quality varieties, as well as be more careful about the use of plant protection products, to ensure the proper quality of potatoes”, says Nick Gordiichuk, Director of Agrico Ukraine.
Delegation Dutch Ministry of Agriculture visited Agrico Ukraine
A delegation from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature (LVVN) visited Ukraine in the end of September. The representatives also visited Agrico Ukraine, where they were given an explanation about the project ‘Rebuilding Potato Ukraine’, an initiative of Agrico and the APH Group.
Picasso variety champion during Potato Ukraine 2024
The Agrico variety Picasso was voted as best (highest yielding) potato variety during Potato Ukraine 2024. Picasso gave high yields despite difficult weather conditions during the growing season. Other Agrico-varieties also scored high marks. Among top 5 varieties, 3 Agrico varieties: Picasso, Ranomi, Spectra.
Buyer and seed potato grower Nick Gordiichuk and Jaap de Zeeuw
Arizona is one of the fastest growing varieties within the portfolio of Agrico. In Ukraine, Arizona is the No. 1 potato variety. Seed potato grower Jaap de Zeeuw visited buyer Nick Gordiichuk in mid-March in Ukraine. They talk about their special friendship, what it is like to growing potatoes in Ukraine and why the Arizona variety is so popular in Ukraine.