John Ramaker | Lead editor Arable Markets at DCA Market Intelligence

John Ramaker serves as a senior agriculture and crop market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in both European and international crop markets. His expertise spans potatoes, onions, grains and other arable crops, enabling him to provide actionable insights that support growers, traders and food professionals in making informed, strategic decisions.

At DCA Market Intelligence, John monitors market trends, price developments, and supply chain dynamics, translating complex data into practical analysis. His work covers areas such as harvest projections, storage analysis, trading patterns and policy developments, helping stakeholders navigate a fast-changing market landscape.

Explore John’s latest research, reports, and market analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on potatoes, onions, grains, and other crops.

Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 05:00 PM CET

Catching up on contracted potato deliveries

The potato market remains under the influence of lower demand, expensive stocks, and a large harvest. Although the market mainly consists of contracts, the smaller free sales actually provide the music. The growers seize the contracts to reduce risks and cover costs, while growing free potatoes to earn money.

Analysis|Published: Yesterday 03:30 PM CET

The rise in onion prices is causing satisfaction throughout the chain

It is small change with which the prices of the onions are rising weekly. With this, exporters hope to keep their most important customers as friends.

News|Published: Yesterday 10:45 AM CET

Vegetable oil rise to highest level since mid-2022

Global vegetable oil prices rose again in October, with the FAO Vegetable Oil Price Index averaging 169.4 points, up 0.9% from September and reaching its highest level since July 2022.

News|Published: Yesterday 10:45 AM CET

Global meat market cools after months of gains

After eight consecutive months of rising prices, the international meat market eased in October. The FAO Meat Price Index fell by 2.0% to 125.0 points, though it remained nearly 5% higher than a year earlier.

News|Published: Nov 5, 2025

Onion export records fifth week above 40,000 tons

The Dutch onion exporters have already completed a fifth week this season with an export of more than 40,000 tons. As a result, nearly 500,000 tons of onions have already been exported, according to preliminary figures from KCB and GroentenFruit Huis.

Analysis|Published: Nov 5, 2025

Wheat prices rise with possible wave of purchases

The wheat prices are now recording rising rates on a daily basis, supported by possible buying interest. The local markets are also coming into motion, as they benefit from price increases on the global market.