News on Potato Cultivation from the Netherlands

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November 04, 2026
Netherlands: Potato and Seed Onion Harvests Near Ten-Year Average Despite 2026 Drought
The Netherlands' ware potato harvest is expected to fall 17 percent to 3.5 million tonnes in 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. Seed onion production is forecast to decline 15 percent, while sugar beet output is also expected to decrease.
Solana Open Days 2026 will take place from November 4 to 6 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, bringing potato industry professionals together to explore innovations, exchange experiences and discuss future developments. (AI-generated illustration by PotatoPro)
November 03, 2026
Solana Group Invites Potato Industry Professionals to Open Days 2026 in the Netherlands
Solana Group Open Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, bringing potato industry professionals together to explore innovations, exchange experiences and discuss future developments.
Research fields at Royal HZPC Group, where potato varieties are studied to improve nutrient-use efficiency and crop performance.
October 27, 2026
How HZPC Research is Advancing Precision Nutrition for Sustainable Potato Production
Royal HZPC Group researches the nutrient needs of potato varieties to develop tailored fertilization recommendations. This aims to improve yield and quality while reducing fertilizer use and environmental impact through data-driven insights.
Agrico’s Michel de Bruin discusses a flexible, value-chain approach to developing strong and sustainable potato sectors in the latest SeedNL Private Sector Spotlight.
October 11, 2026
Agrico Shares Key Lessons for Building Strong, Sustainable Potato Sectors
Agrico's Michel de Bruin says strong potato sectors need more than quality seed, highlighting the importance of farmer knowledge, functioning markets, enabling regulations and flexible approaches tailored to local conditions.
Potato Tuesday, October 6, 2026, celebrates Dutch potatoes and the people behind the industry.
October 06, 2026
Dutch Potato Organisation Celebrated Potato Tuesday at Utrecht Central Station on October 6
The Dutch Potato Organisation celebrated Potato Tuesday on October 6 at Utrecht Central Station during the Week of Our Food. Visitors can enjoy free recipe booklets and discover the people behind the Dutch potato industry.
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September 18, 2026
Royal HZPC Group: Potato Breeding Is the First Step Towards More Resilient and Sustainable Production
Royal HZPC Group highlights how potato breeding can reduce disease pressure and crop protection needs, while Integrated Crop Management and climate adaptation help build more resilient and sustainable production systems.
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Janine Luten director of the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO)
August 09, 2026
NAO Director Janine Luten: Innovation is key to safeguarding Dutch potato leadership
Janine Luten, Director of the Dutch Potato Organisation (NAO), says innovation, knowledge sharing and collaboration are essential to keeping the Netherlands a global leader in potatoes while tackling labour, sustainability and regulatory challenges.
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.
H2L's autonomous AI-powered robot navigates a Dutch seed potato field, scanning crops to identify virus-infected plants during a live field demonstration.
July 06, 2026
Dutch Seed Potato Industry Unveils AI-Powered Autonomous Robot to Detect Virus-Infected Potato Plants
Around 70 Dutch seed potato growers watched an autonomous robot identify virus-infected plants during a field demonstration. The robot marks infected plants for easier manual removal, while automated removal is being explored for future versions.
AVR potato machinery in action during field harvesting, demonstrating efficiency and performance in modern arable farming.
July 02, 2026
AVR Strengthens Dutch Dealer Network with Appointment of Kamps de Wild Beilen
AVR has strengthened its Dutch dealer network by appointing Kamps de Wild Beilen as its official dealer. The company takes over the former Selles Agrotechniek territory, boosting sales, service, parts availability and customer support.
Participants completed Potato Business School's international English-language training programme, gaining practical insights into the entire potato value chain through presentations, company visits and hands-on sessions.
July 01, 2026
Potato Business School completes international training programme and opens September course registration
Potato Business School completed its June 15–18 international training course, giving participants practical experience across the potato value chain through presentations, company visits and hands-on sessions.
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