BO Akkerbouw

Company Description

BO Akkerbouw is the main industry platform and knowledge center for the Dutch arable agricultural sector.

Founded in 2014, the organization manages approximately 14 member organisations from the potato, sugar beet, grain, and onion value chains.BO Akkerbouw addresses collective challenges such as soil and plant health, biodiversity, water quality, and disease resistance by facilitating sector-wide research partnerships, certification schemes (including TopCrop 'Safe Food, Sustainable Cultivation'), and innovation initiatives such as the Akkerbooster platform.

Its annual research and innovation program, funded jointly by growers, includes roughly 70 projects and is government-backed to assure transparent data collecting, applicable outcomes, and continued support for sustainable farming techniques.

Product Types offered by this company

- Potato Supply Chain
- - Smart Farming

News for this Company

Potato crops in the Netherlands as growers and industry partners support the Outline Crop Protection Covenant to advance sustainable agriculture.

July 17, 2026

Dutch Growers and NAO Back Crop Protection Covenant to Advance Sustainable Potato and Plant Sectors

Dutch growers and the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO) support the Outline Crop Protection Covenant to reduce environmental impacts, improve water quality and boost innovation while promoting legal certainty and sustainable potato production.

Speakers and growers take part in the 2026 Annual Meeting of Aviko's Potato Growers Committee (ATC), where participants reviewed the 2025 season, discussed market developments, and explored the future of potato cultivation and the potato value chain.

July 12, 2026

Aviko Growers Review 2025 Season and Discuss Outlook for the 2026 Potato Crop

Aviko's 2026 Annual Growers' Meeting reviewed the 2025 harvest, announced pool prices, and discussed market developments ahead of the 2026 crop. The meeting also highlighted collaboration across the potato value chain.

Dutch potato sector representatives and policymakers meet at Nieuwspoort in The Hague during International Potato Day discussions on food security, innovation, and the future resilience of the potato value chain.

May 31, 2026

Dutch Potato Sector Calls for Stronger Cooperation and Policy Support on International Potato Day

The Dutch potato sector used International Potato Day to highlight its role in global food security, innovation, and economic growth. Industry leaders and policymakers emphasized cooperation, sustainability, and support to maintain global leadership.

Members of Parliament meet BO Akkerbouw in front of the mobile kitchen, discussing Dutch arable farming while fresh potatoes and vegetables are prepared.

December 17, 2025

Members of Parliament discover Dutch arable farming during foodtruck event in The Hague

Dutch arable farming plays an important role in national food security. Members of Parliament were able to experience this firsthand on Wednesday 3 December.