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

News|Published: Oct 6, 2025

Strike at French fries producer Clarebout may last long

The strike at fries producer Clarebout may last for a while longer. The company states that it is waiting for a new invitation from the unions. The unions are waiting for a new proposal from owner Jan Clarebout.

Analysis|Published: Oct 3, 2025

French fry factory buys out batches of contract potatoes

The Northwest European market for free potatoes is slowly but surely getting underway. Meanwhile, potato contracts with farmers are being bought out here and there, because those potatoes are not needed.

News|Published: Oct 3, 2025

FAO Dairy Price Index shows a third consecutive decline

Butter prices are falling sharply worldwide. Milk powder prices are also under pressure from declining demand.

News|Published: Oct 3, 2025

FAO meat index rises to new record

Global meat prices rose to a new record in September. The FAO Meat Price Index reached 127.8 points, 0.7% higher than in August and 6.6% more than a year earlier.

Analysis|Published: Oct 3, 2025

Grain production grows faster than consumption

The global grain production shows the strongest increase since 2013 in 2025/26. Consumption is also increasing, albeit slightly less strongly than production. The result of this is that grain stocks are rising, concludes the the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in the grain report of October.

News|Published: Oct 2, 2025

HZPC acquires Irish market leader IPM Potato

Seed potato company Royal HZPC is acquiring the Irish seed potato company IPM Potato. With this, the company strengthens its position by acquiring an important producer in Scotland.