PotatoEurope and SugarBeet Expo – Innovation meets Practice
On 9 and 10 September 2026, PotatoEurope showcased the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation at Rittergut Gestorf 1 near Hanover. Trade visitors experienced the latest developments and pioneering arable farming and crop production, machinery in field use, and exchanges with experts. The focus was on the entire value chain - from breeding to processing. SugarBeet Expo - the trade fair for innovative technology and current trends in sugar beet cultivation - took place at the same time.
The next PotatoEurope will take place on September 8 and 9, 2027, in Tournai, Belgium.
Three facts about potato cultivation in Germany
Fläche (Kopie 1)
301.800
Hectares of cultivated land in 2025
Compared to the previous year, the cultivated area increased by 19,600 hectares
Menge (Kopie 1)
13.4 Mio.
Tonnes harvested in 2025 (+5,3 %)
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25,370
Farms grew potatoes in Germany in 2025
