Onion area 2026: growth or decline?

According to Bart Schriever, sales manager Benelux at De Groot en Slot, there is certainly ambition among growers to expand the acreage. ‘There was a lot of demand for onion seed, but at the same time it remains difficult to estimate. You see that some growers are still looking for seed, while others have excess seed and decide not to sow.’ On balance, he expects a modest growth in acreage, in the order of 1.5 to 2 percent. ‘Most growers remain about the same or go back a bit, but some seed companies have been able to supply a bit more.’ Seed availability a limiting factor Just like last year, the availability of seed is a limiting factor. De Groot en Slot had a shortage of some varieties, but alternatives could be offered. Not every grower opts for an alternative but contacts another seed company. In addition, Schriever indicates that the ratio between red and yellow onions in sales has remained virtually the same. Furthermore, he does not see major shifts in cultivation areas, ...