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.
Succesful and inspiring symposium
During the international symposium Food Systems Transformation, experts advocated for a more strategic and long-term vision on providing food security and the need for transformation of current food systems. The symposium was a collaboration between Agrico and SeedNL and aimed to provide insight into the issues of providing food security worldwide.
Agrico takes new mini-tubers storage into use
Last week the mini-tubers storage was completed and today the first cargo of mini-tubers was delivered. The storage is located at the Escudo in Emmeloord within walking distance of the head office and the Agrico Quality Center.
Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces for ware potatoes
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
Agrico expects to achieve a considerably higher price
Last week potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average price indication of € 35.50 per 100 kg for all supplied kilos of 28 mm upwards for seed potatoes from the 2022 harvest. The price is an average for all varieties, sizes and classes supplied. General Director Jan van Hoogen is satisfied with the substantially higher level of the grower’s price in comparison to last year. “The market has changed significantly both nationally and internationally during the past season. We are happy that Agrico was able to respond well to this, with a good result because of that”.
Appointment director Agrico Research
With effect from 1 August 2023, Peter Oldenkamp has been appointed director of Agrico Research. He succeeds Sjefke Allefs as director.
Agrico’s Next Generation varieties are flourishing
Emmeloord, 25 March 2021 - as from today, Agrico will be sharing the innovation of its sustainable Next Generation varieties.
Potato Europe 2022
A fair full of potatoes, innovations and demonstrations. That is Potato Europe. Potato Europe is an annual fair where the entire potato industry from Europe and beyond comes together Practical information: Date: September 7 and 8, 2022 Location: Bockerode, 31832 Springe, Germany Stand: D50
Very successful Potato Demo Day 2022!
Yesterday, the Potato Demo Day could take place again for the first time since 2018. During this day, our colleagues were ready to welcome everyone to the booth.
Successful participation Agrico Weuthentag 2022
Agrico was present at the Weuthen Kartoffeltag in Schwalmtal Germany on Thursday 25 August. Despite the high temperatures, we talked to many growers and traders about the past and upcoming potato season.