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The introduction of a green label ‘Agromilieukeur’ for ware potatoes in The Netherlands has been realised in close cooperation between all parties involved: growers, consumers and environmentalist organisations. Cropping procedures and performance indicators were developed by the Centre for Agriculture and Environment (CLM). Preliminary results of implementing the standards by potato growers in 1995 are discussed.
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De Vries, G.J.H. Environmentally safe and consumer-friendly potato production in the Netherlands. 2. Certifying potato production systems. Potato Res 39, 379–385 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02357943
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