AgriCon
Agricon GmbH is a German precision farming software and hardware company that provides variable-rate fertilization, crop protection, and digital field management solutions to professional arable farms across Central and Eastern Europe, distributed through a regional specialist partner network in 13 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersOstrau, Germany
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What AgriCon does
Agricon GmbH is a German precision farming software and hardware company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Saxony, Germany, serving professional arable farms across Central and Eastern Europe. The company's core offering is the agriPORT cloud platform, a digital crop production management system that processes sensor data — including real-time N-uptake measurements from the YARA N-Sensor ALS 2, biomass data from the proprietary P3-Sensor family, electrical conductivity from soil scanners, and pH measurements — to generate variable-rate application maps for nitrogen fertilization, base fertilization (P, K, Mg, lime), and crop protection (growth regulators and fungicides). The platform is complemented by on-machine hardware including the agriBOX job computer, agriconTOUCH 1000 terminal, agriOS terminal software, and the agriDOC electronic field diary for fleet and documentation management. All solutions are designed to be manufacturer-independent, integrating with ISOBUS-standard equipment and partners such as Müller Elektronik, YARA, and Kverneland.
The company monetizes through three revenue streams: subscription-based access to the agriPORT cloud platform, sale of proprietary sensors and terminals, and implementation/consulting services during the first year of farm deployment. Agricon distributes exclusively through a network of regional specialist partners who hold exclusive territorial rights in their respective countries, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Poland (Agricon-Polska Sp. z o.o.), the Baltic states (Precision Farming UAB), and Czechia/Slovakia (Agricon Czechia-Slovakia s.r.o.). The company supports over 1,000 farms across 13 European countries — Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, the Baltic states, Czechia, Slovakia, and Croatia — managing more than one million hectares in agriPORT. Agricon is founder-controlled by brothers Peer Leithold (CEO) and Hermann Leithold (CTO), has 251-500 employees, and has remained privately held without external venture capital, funding incremental growth through operating cash and modest EU grants (EISMEA, 2015-2016).
AgriCon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AgriCon
- Legal name
- Agricon GmbH
- Website
- https://agricon.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Agricon GmbH is a German precision farming software and hardware company that provides variable-rate fertilization, crop protection, and digital field management solutions to professional arable farms across Central and Eastern Europe, distributed through a regional specialist partner network in 13 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AgriCon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Precision Farming Software
- NAICS
- Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) & Digital Recordkeeping (AFABAMAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Nutrient Management & Fertility Optimization Analytics (AFABAMAJ), Precision Sensing & Monitoring (Soil/Weather Stations, In-Field Sensors, IoT) (AFAGALAB), Field Mapping, GIS & Digital Agronomy (Zoning, Prescription Maps, Yield Maps, Spatial Analytics) (AFAGALAG), Decision Support & Agronomic Modeling (Yield, Irrigation, Pest/Disease Forecasting) (AFAAAFAF)
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Where AgriCon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ostrau
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
AgriCon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Precision Farming Software Solutions: Subscription-based access to agriPORT cloud platform for data management, field planning, and precision farming operations. Includes regular updates and cloud-based access.
- Hardware and Sensor Equipment: Sale of proprietary sensors (N-Sensor, P3 sensors), terminals, and field equipment for precision farming implementation.
- Implementation and Consulting Services: On-farm implementation support, technical training, and agronomic consulting during the first year of application. Regional specialist partner support.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
AgriCon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agricon GmbH provides precision farming solutions for digital crop production, centered on the cloud-based agriPORT software platform complemented by proprietary sensors (YARA N-Sensor ALS 2, P3-Sensor), soil scanning technology, ISOBUS-compatible terminals (agriconTOUCH 1000, agriBOX), and supporting software (agriOS, agriDOC). The integrated offering enables site-specific variable-rate application of fertilizers, lime, growth regulators, and fungicides for professional arable farms.
Product overview
AgriCon offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the cloud-based agriPORT 5.0 software platform (data management hub), complemented by dedicated hardware products (YARA N-Sensor ALS 2, P3-Sensor, Soil Scanner) and terminal software (agriOS, agriconTOUCH 1000, agriBOX, agriDOC). These modules address three core precision farming applications: site-specific N-fertilization, base fertilization (P, K, Mg, lime), and crop protection (growth regulators, fungicides). All modules integrate via standard agricultural data formats (ISOBUS, PF-Box) and are manufacturer-independent, targeting professional arable farms across Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1997, the company employs experienced agricultural engineers and service technicians who implement and support the technologies on farms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- agriPORT: Cloud-based software platform for digital plant cultivation and data management for professional arable farms.
- agriCLOUD
- agriOS
- agriBOX
- agriconTOUCH 1000
- agriDOC
- nutriCLOUD
- agriPORT 5.0
Products and services
- agriPORT Cloud-based farm management and precision farming software platform serving as the central hub for organizing operational processes in digital crop production. Handles field management, soil sampling planning, nutrient distribution mapping, fertilization planning, N-sensor evaluation, and automatic documentation for professional arable farms.
- agriconTOUCH 1000 Universal all-purpose ISOBUS terminal for operating Agricon's precision farming applications in the field, providing a user interface for controlling variable-rate applications, sensor management, and field operations.
- agriOS Terminal software that operates Agricon's precision farming hardware and applications. Includes agronomic control functions, BVL plant protection product approval lists, remote maintenance via TeamViewer, and modular update capability.
- agriBOX Job computer for digital plant cultivation on machines and equipment of any kind, fully integrated into the ISOBUS standard and compatible with Müller electronics hardware for manufacturer-independent operation.
- agriDOC Electronic field diary and fleet/work management module that records position data, driving lanes, speed, and work activities via GPS logger. Provides live display of employees and machines, automated data backup, and export to Microsoft Excel.
- Soil Scanner (Bodenscanner) Hardware for measuring soil electrical conductivity to generate detailed soil zone maps. Used as the basis for optimized soil sampling and creating dynamic sampling grids; non-destructive and requires only a one-time measurement.
- P3-Sensor Family of plant protection sensors launched in 2014 for site-specific variable application of growth regulators and fungicides based on crop biomass. Operates up to 24 hours per day with its own light source; manufacturer-independent for mounted, trailed, or self-propelled field sprayers.
- YARA N-Sensor ALS 2 Sensor device for measuring actual N-uptake of crops in real time, featuring LED light source, 24-hour operating capability, modular mounting, and compatibility with all electronically controllable fertilizer spreaders and field sprayers. The primary input for Agricon's digital N-fertilization and crop protection systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Average additional revenue of EUR 100-120 per hectare per year from N-fertilization optimization (based on 280+ on-farm trials, 2001-2014)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AgriCon
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
AgriCon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability2 records
Feature7 records
AgriCon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Agricon Czechia-Slovakia s.r.o.coreNewly founded partner company based in Sered (east of Bratislava) exclusively serving Czech Republic and Slovakia markets. Closes gap in Central European coverage for Agricon.
- Agrarius AGminorStrategic partnership established to support market development and technology integration for precision farming solutions.
- KvernelandcoreStrategic partnership for further development of digital plant cultivation methods. Kverneland collaboration focuses on advancing precision farming technologies and methodologies through joint development efforts.
- Müller ElectronicscoreIntegration partnership for complete ISOBUS compatibility of agriBOX and terminals with Müller electronics products, enabling manufacturer-independent operation across different agricultural equipment.
- YARAcoreDistribution and integration partnership for YARA N-Sensor ALS 2 technology, enabling sensor-based nitrogen fertilization applications. Market launch of YARA N-Sensor ALS 2 in 2018.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves13 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AgriCon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Trimble Agriculture: Trimble Agriculture provides GPS guidance, variable-rate application, and farm management software used globally on arable farms. Highly comparable to AgriCon in sensor-based VRA and FMIS functionality, though Trimble operates at global scale and across more geographies.
- Topcon Agriculture: Topcon Agriculture offers precision farming hardware (sensors, GNSS), variable-rate application control, and cloud-based farm management software. Comparable to AgriCon's N-Sensor/P3 hardware stack and agriPORT platform, with deeper precision agronomy tooling.
- Hexagon Agriculture (Leica Geosystems): Hexagon Agriculture provides precision agriculture solutions including GNSS guidance, application control, and farm management software. Direct overlap with AgriCon's positioning and variable-rate application offerings, particularly in European markets.
Broad incumbents
- Bayer / Climate FieldView: Climate FieldView is Bayer's global digital agriculture platform offering data-driven fertility, yield, and field management tools. Competes with agriPORT in FMIS but operates at massive global scale and is bundled with Bayer's seed/agrochemical portfolio.
- John Deere (Operations Center): Deere's Operations Center and precision ag suite bundles FMIS, guidance, and VRA tightly with the world's largest tractor/combine installed base. Competes with AgriCon for the European arable farmer but is OEM-locked and global in scale.
- AGCO (Fuse / PTx Trimble): AGCO's Fuse smart farming platform and PTx Trimble JV provide precision agriculture hardware, software, and connectivity across mixed fleets. A broad incumbent with overlapping precision-ag capabilities to AgriCon's manufacturer-independent stack.
- CNH Industrial / Raven Industries: CNH's AFS Connect precision farming platform, powered by Raven Industries' technology, delivers VRA, guidance, and FMIS functionality integrated with Case IH and New Holland equipment. Broad incumbent competing across AgriCon's application domains.
Emerging players
- xFarm Technologies: xFarm Technologies is a European (Switzerland/Italy) digital farming platform offering farm management, sensor integration, and sustainability tools targeting Mediterranean and Alpine arable farms. Comparable FMIS competitor with growing European footprint.
- Taranis: Taranis provides AI-driven aerial imagery and field intelligence for crop monitoring and variable-rate prescription. Comparable to AgriCon's sensing/mapping capabilities but focused on satellite/drone rather than tractor-mounted optical sensors.
Others
- Yara International: Yara is both Agricon's N-Sensor technology partner and a global fertilizer producer promoting digital nutrient management (e.g., Atfarm, N-Tester). Overlaps thematically with AgriCon's N-fertilization module but as a strategic partner rather than direct FMIS competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AgriCon social profiles
Digital presenceAgriCon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
AgriCon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AgriCon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
AgriCon subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
AgriCon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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AgriCon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AgriCon
What does AgriCon do?
Agricon GmbH provides precision farming solutions for digital crop production, centered on the cloud-based agriPORT software platform complemented by proprietary sensors (YARA N-Sensor ALS 2, P3-Sensor), soil scanning technology, ISOBUS-compatible terminals (agriconTOUCH 1000, agriBOX), and supporting software (agriOS, agriDOC). The integrated offering enables site-specific variable-rate application of fertilizers, lime, growth regulators, and fungicides for professional arable farms.
Is AgriCon a public or private company?
AgriCon is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AgriCon founded?
AgriCon was founded in 1997. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is AgriCon based?
AgriCon is headquartered in Ostrau, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does AgriCon make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Precision Farming Software Solutions are the primary driver. The others are hardware and Sensor Equipment and implementation and Consulting Services.
Who are AgriCon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Trimble Agriculture, Topcon Agriculture and Hexagon Agriculture (Leica Geosystems). Broad incumbents are Bayer / Climate FieldView, John Deere (Operations Center), AGCO (Fuse / PTx Trimble) and CNH Industrial / Raven Industries. Emerging players are xFarm Technologies and Taranis. Yara International is listed as an others.
Does AgriCon have an API?
No public API is recorded for AgriCon.
What industry is AgriCon in?
AgriCon's product category is Precision Farming Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABAMAD, Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) & Digital Recordkeeping, with a secondary code of AFABAMAJ, Nutrient Management & Fertility Optimization Analytics. Its NAICS code is 333111 and its SIC code is 700.