Emsland Stories — Meet our Farmers

The Emsland Group has always been closely connected to farming. Our success in the food, animal nutrition and technical industries is built on strong partnerships with regional farmers around our seven production sites in Germany. Many of these relationships have grown over generations and are founded on trust, reliability, and shared responsibility.

Our farmers contribute much more than potatoes and peas — they bring tradition, experience, and passion to their work. In our Emsland Stories video series, we introduce some of the people behind our raw materials and provide insights into their daily lives, their farms, and the long-standing cooperation that connects them with the Emsland Group.

From long-standing suppliers such as the Grobbe and Detjen families to the next generation represented by Nele Brockmann, these videos demonstrate how farming and our company are connected in practice: through reliable cooperation, modern approaches, and a shared commitment to quality.

Grobbe Family Farm – A long-standing partnership built on trust

For generations, the Grobbe family farm in Itterbeck, Germany, has been growing potatoes for the Emsland Group. In this video, Eckhard Grobbe shares insights into his diverse farm, his commitment to quality, and the strong partnership between farmers and the Emsland Group that has grown over decades.

Brockmann Family Farm – The next generation of farming

Nele Brockmann took over her family’s farm and continues a tradition dating back to 1869. Learn how the 27-year-old combines modern agriculture, transparency, and her passion for farming while growing starch potatoes for the Emsland Group and shaping the future of her family business.

Detjen Family Farm – Passion for potatoes and farming tradition

Klaus Detjen from Tarmstedt, Germany, has dedicated his farm to high-quality potato cultivation. Discover how his family combines tradition, innovation, and sustainable farming practices — and how a trusted cooperation with the Emsland Group supports farmers even in challenging times.