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Free Potato Market in Riel: Potato Surplus Leads to Toxic Low-Price Market for Farmers

Summary by omroeptilburg.nl
But behind the farmer's kind gesture lies a less cheerful story. This year, Corné is dealing with a massive surplus. "We have a fairly serious arable farming business, and this year, potato sales are practically impossible," he explains. "In the Netherlands, 8.5 percent more potatoes were grown, and the market simply isn't interested. The price is dramatically low." One and a half cents per kilo. Normally, he supplies French fry potatoes to majo…
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But behind the farmer's kind gesture lies a less cheerful story. This year, Corné is dealing with a massive surplus. "We have a fairly serious arable farming business, and this year, potato sales are practically impossible," he explains. "In the Netherlands, 8.5 percent more potatoes were grown, and the market simply isn't interested. The price is dramatically low." One and a half cents per kilo. Normally, he supplies French fry potatoes to majo…

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omroeptilburg.nl broke the news in on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
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