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𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 - Record-high manure prices drive up Dutch farmers' costs Dutch dairy and pig farmers have seen their manure disposal costs rise significantly in recent months. The weekly liquid manure collection fees have recently reached record levels. As a result, pig farmers alone are paying an average of 70% to 75% more this year to dispose of manure compared to 2022. The manure disposal costs for dairy farms have more than doubled (+101%) compared to the 2022 average. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFRpXReQ #dcami #manure #dairy #pigs #pressrelease #liquidmanure

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[PotatoPro] Shortages in the Dutch Seed Potato Market: HZPC's Strategic Response Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, says there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He expects less volume of these potatoes to be available this season. Although there is a good tuber count in many areas, and the harvest should be successful, the wet summer significantly damaged some areas. #potato #potatopro #potatonews #potatoindustryevents #potatosupplychain #frenchfry #potatoequipments #potatochips #potatosnacks #potatofarming https://lnkd.in/eEUHDFct

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Lans Expands Tomato Operations Amid Rising Global Demand Lans, a prominent player in the tomato cultivation sector, is continuing its expansion efforts to meet the increasing global demand for tomatoes. The company is currently developing an additional eight hectares of land in Dinteloord, Netherlands, as part of the second phase of its ambitious growth strategy. This expansion is designed not only to scale up production but also to integrate cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices in response to industry pressures. Chief Operating Officer Erwin van der Lans emphasizes the importance of scaling operations to remain competitive and fulfill customer requests across various tomato segments. “Scaling up is crucial not only to meet demand but also to manage cost increases effectively,” he explains. Lans is also exploring opportunities beyond the Netherlands, with its successful venture in Egypt likely to be the first of many international expansions. Innovations in Automation and Sustainability In light of rising labor and energy costs, Lans is investing in labor-saving technologies. The introduction of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Bogaerts Greenhouse Logistics in their new Dinteloord facility exemplifies this approach. These AGVs will streamline the harvest...

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Potato Variety Days: The Olympic Games of the Potato World This week, the Potato Variety Days are once again prominently featured in the agendas of many potato professionals. For the potato sector, this is the place where breeders and traders from the Netherlands and abroad come together to present their latest varieties. It is an event where the tension is just as high as during the Olympic Games, but with the potato in the leading role. The breeding companies will be showing their latest, carefully developed varieties here. Each variety tells its own story: from the creamy texture of the latest baby potato to the variant that requires less water and is resistant to diseases. Breeders are looking for ways to develop potatoes that not only meet the desired taste and texture, but are also less dependent on intensive agricultural methods. Sustainability initiatives are no longer a side issue, but are central to developments within the potato sector. Companies, growers, breeders and traders from different countries come together here to network, share knowledge and discuss market trends. Which varieties fit into which segment? What do consumers expect from tomorrow's potatoes? It is a source of inspiration and ideas that resonates throughout the entire chain. This year, the discussions go beyond just the colour and texture of the potato. They also cover the challenges of today and tomorrow, such as the impact of climate change on potato cultivation, ways to limit food waste and which varieties adapt best to changing weather conditions. Innovation goes hand in hand with sustainability: from potatoes that can grow with less water to varieties that have a longer shelf life, resulting in less waste. In a world where the demand for food innovation and sustainability is constantly growing, the potato has the unique opportunity to reinvent itself again and again. The Potato Variety Days show that this is not just about a tuber, but about a product that is constantly renewing and adapting itself. This is the place where everyone inspires each other and takes new steps in the future of the potato. This allows the potato to grow into an even more sustainable food product, an important step in a world that is increasingly striving for food security and environmentally friendly solutions. The Potato Variety Days show that it is not just a tuber, but a crop that contributes fully to a more sustainable future. We have created a beautiful e-book about the Potato Variety Days with a number of partners from the sector. You can download it for free via: https://hubs.ly/Q02WXNnH0 \#PotatoVarietyDays24 Agrico - Danespo A/S - #INTERSEED - Meijer Potato - Schaap Holland B.V. - Geersing Potato Specialist B.V. - EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH - GERMICOPA

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𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 Recent Rabobank reports indicate a pivotal stabilization in global pork sow herd numbers after previous declines. This trend, driven by improved consumption and reduced production costs, signals a potentially brighter future for hog prices and industry profitability. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: - 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: Sow herd numbers are stabilizing in the US, Canada, and China, reflecting better productivity and fewer disease impacts. This stabilization suggests a slow, steady recovery and greater hog availability. - 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: A rise in global grain and oilseed stocks has lowered feed costs significantly. As feed constitutes a major expense, this decrease enhances profitability. The industry is closely watching the impact of potential La Niña conditions on crop prices. -𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Despite dips in Asian consumption, pork remains an economical choice compared to rising beef prices. Trends towards frozen products and home cooking are expected to boost pork retail sales. The industry might see growth in production capacity by late 2024 to early 2025 due to these factors. Keeping abreast of these changes is crucial for stakeholders across the pork industry. Get more insights to be up to date for your business in https://lnkd.in/gaS_ttzK #MeatTradingHub #PorkIndustry #Commodities #MarketTrends #AgriculturalEconomics #Rabobank

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𝗚𝗠𝗣+ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝟮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! 🚀 Crucial for the safety of the end product in feed production. 🛡️ Developed in collaboration with leading feed companies: AB Agri, De Heus Voeders, Trouw Nutrition, Nutreco, NUTRION Feeds, and GMP+ International. We refer to this collaboration as the Collective Knowledge Programme. For professionals in 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, understanding supplier dynamics is essential. These modules cover must-know strategies to strengthen your expertise: 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟭: teaches how to assess suppliers based on certification, insurance, location, product origin, expertise, legal requirements, and risk profile. 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝟮: focuses on effective management of contracted suppliers Want to know more? The modules are now available on the GMP+ Academy! 1️⃣ Go to www.gmpplusacademy.org 2️⃣ Log in or create a free account 3️⃣ Explore the modules through our training marketplace and filter by publisher: Collective Knowledge Programme. https://lnkd.in/eS3HEEg9 #knowledgeSharing #elearning #feed #safety #sustainability #feedsafetyworldwide

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EU Potato Production: Long-term Decline Reversed with Growth in 2023. Conclusion: 450 million people having 47.5 million tones. In the dynamic landscape of European Union (EU) agriculture, the potato production sector has witnessed a mix of fluctuations and trends, culminating in a notable uptick in 2023. Despite a long-term decline in harvested potato production over the years, the year 2023 saw a slight increase in output compared to 2022, with 48.3 million tonnes of potatoes harvested across the EU, surpassing the previous year’s yield of 47.5 million tonnes. The trajectory of potato production in the EU reveals a significant decrease from historical levels, with the 2023 production volume standing at 27.9 million tonnes lower than that of 2000, marking a substantial decline of 36.7% over the course of two decades. These insights are drawn from a comprehensive Statistics Explained article released by Eurostat, shedding light on various aspects of potato farming in the EU, including production levels, prices, and trade dynamics. On a country-specific level, Germany emerged as the leading producer of potatoes within the EU in 2023, contributing 11.6 million tonnes (24.0% of the EU total) to the overall harvest. Following closely behind were France (17.9%) and the Netherlands (13.4%), collectively accounting for the majority share (55.4%) of the EU’s potato production for the year. While potato cultivation remains a significant agricultural activity within the EU, the adoption of organic farming practices in this sector is relatively limited. Out of the 1.0 million farms producing potatoes in the EU in 2020, only 25,000 farms employed organic production methods, representing a mere 2.5% of the total potato-producing farms. Notably, Austria stood out with the highest proportion of farms engaging in organic potato production, with 25.6% of its potato-producing farms adopting organic practices, underscoring a growing trend towards sustainable and environmentally friendly farming methods in certain EU regions. Source: https://lnkd.in/dPJkaT8q

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Advances in Potato Breeding: Successes in the Netherlands and Spain FOBEK BV reports successful potato crossings and impressive field test results in the Netherlands and Spain, highlighting significant advancements in potato breeding. https://lnkd.in/eXK8ZFwB

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Company Announcement: Lely Agriculture is a dynamic sector with an essential role: to feed a growing population. By 2050, there will be nine billion mouths to feed. That means that the world needs to produce 70% more food. Increasing food production requires efficient agriculture. Quality also needs to be maintained, in a sustainable and innovative way. Respecting human and animal. In the meantime, the environment in which our customers operate is constantly changing. This means that creating a sustainable, profitable and enjoyable future is more of an ongoing process than a done deed. Every day we help our customers all over the world make choices about how they set up and run their farms. Lely supports by providing advice and innovative solutions that contribute to efficient farm management. Present and future. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 To deal with the reality of today and the challenges of tomorrow, we see our most important task as delivering solutions that help our customers excel in sustainable milk and meat production. "𝘞𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘬 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥." We do this by continually inspiring and motivating our employees to create new and innovative concepts. Ideas and solutions that make the lives of farmers and contractors easier, their business more successful and open up a bright future for them. Freedom of choice for our customers is the basis upon which our vision and mission are consolidated. At Lely, our customers’ wishes and needs dictate how we support and help them. https://lnkd.in/djEz2MBa

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🌱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 Check it out now and discover the full range of Enza Zaden's butternut varieties, including the exceptional Vaiana! 👉 #ButternutPower #BeyondOnions #EnzaZaden

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