Potato growers range from small mixed farms to large-scale professional operations cultivating over 500 hectares.
Most are family-owned and run, and while their scale may differ, they face similar challenges, starting, for example, with access to good soils and high-quality seed potatoes, and ending with volatile contract and free market prices for their crop.
Potato growers range from small mixed farms to large-scale professional operations cultivating over 500 hectares.
Most are family-owned and run, and while their scale may differ, they face similar challenges, starting, for example, with access to good soils and high-quality seed potatoes, and ending with volatile contract and free market prices for their crop.
Protecting crops through every stage
Pest, weed, and disease pressure are constant concerns, especially as the number of registered crop protection products available is shrinking. Growers rely on suppliers like Certis Belchim to provide solutions that protect the crop throughout its life cycle, from seed treatment to sprout control in storage. Our integrated programmes include not only crop protection products but also biostimulants, fertilisers and sprout suppressants, and may involve mechanical solutions and new spray techniques.
Working through trusted distribution network
Much of our contact with growers is through our distributor clients, who know they can count on us for technical support when needed. Growers appreciate the presence of Certis Belchim experts in the field, working alongside their own advisors to diagnose the issues and develop practical solutions.
“A grower with severe aphid problems whom we visited was delighted and relieved to see us on his farm, listening to his problems and seeing the situation for ourselves. We were able to work with him to provide practical, effective solutions for his specific situation.”— Tom Van Driesen, Technical Account Manager, Certis Belchim Netherlands
A grower with severe aphid problems whom we visited was delighted and relieved to see us on his farm, listening to his problems and seeing the situation for ourselves. We were able to work with him to provide practical, effective solutions for his specific situation.
Tom Van Driesen, Technical Account Manager
Certis Belchim Netherlands
Sharing knowledge beyond the field
In addition to in-field support, Certis Belchim engages with growers at agricultural shows, winter educational meetings, and trial site visits. These events provide opportunities to share the latest developments in crop protection and integrated management strategies.
Expertise across the full production cycle
“They like the fact that we offer complete solutions integrating our own products with those of other manufacturers, recommending the best products for the job. Above all, they value our visits to the field to see and understand the real situations in which they work and the fact that we work with them and for them to provide practical, profitable solutions, whether through better crop results or long-term improvements in soil health and risk management.”
— David Dermaut, Technical Account Manager, Certis Belchim Belgium
Integrated solutions that deliver results …
Certis Belchim is well-respected for its comprehensive crop expertise from seed potato treatment to pest and disease control, from growth regulation to leaf desiccation and post-harvest management. Our advice is grounded in field experience and backed by lab analysis, including disease identification and leaf nutrient testing.
