Opinion

November 24, 2021 | Articles

‘Lack of collective spirit makes grower’s life difficult’

As the first member of the Dutch Producers Organisation for Ware Potatoes (POC), arable farmer and POC board member Jasper Roubos (37) is committing himself with infectious enthusiasm to this initiative in which ware potato growers are organising themselves to achieve a stronger position in the market. At his farm in the village of Abbenes,…

November 24, 2021 | Articles

Innovators!

Corona has demonstrated once again how quickly society can adapt and companies see opportunities to take advantage of the situation that has arisen. Being innovative is in our bones. And the legislator sees the importance of this and has structured the law in such a way that innovators get an extra boost in the form,…

September 23, 2021 | Articles

Human labour is a key factor

Agricultural mechanisation in the past hundred years has been largely focused on the reduction of human labour. This has been successful, but has led to soil compaction as a result of large, heavy machinery. And a lot of labour is still needed for mechanical weed control and for the spraying of plant protection chemicals.

September 23, 2021 | Articles

Gathering the right information

We’re living in a time when a lot of data is being collected. This gives a feeling that we know everything, but having data available doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s always useful information.

June 04, 2021 | Articles

He who pays the piper calls the tune!

A week ago, I attended a webinar by an online retailer who presented their supply chain and the many challenges they were faced with. I’m convinced that this way of actively sharing knowledge with your community will give them a competitive advantage and allow them to excel in their market segment.

June 04, 2021 | Articles

Gathering knowledge

In Europe, due to public health risks, it is no longer possible to use the old trusted sprout inhibitor chlorpropham. At the moment, alternative means are available that the sector can work with.