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Farmers receive less for their products, potato prices fall sharply

Farmers receive less for their products, potato prices fall sharply

Dutch farmers and horticulturists saw their income from products fall by over 10 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2025. The price drop was particularly significant for potatoes, while fruit, grains, milk, and eggs also yielded lower returns.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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