AgriCon

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).

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

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)

Keywords

• Precision farming software
• Digital agriculture platform
• Variable rate fertilization
• Crop protection sensors
• Site-specific plant cultivation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ostrau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. Hardware and Sensor Equipment: Sale of proprietary sensors (N-Sensor, P3 sensors), terminals, and field equipment for precision farming implementation.
3. 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

Core 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

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agricon Czechia-Slovakia s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 September 2021Newly 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 or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Strategic partnership established to support market development and technology integration for precision farming solutions.
• KvernelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Strategic partnership for further development of digital plant cultivation methods. Kverneland collaboration focuses on advancing precision farming technologies and methodologies through joint development efforts.
• Müller ElectronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for complete ISOBUS compatibility of agriBOX and terminals with Müller electronics products, enabling manufacturer-independent operation across different agricultural equipment.
• YARAcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution 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

Direct 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

• Xx.com/agricongmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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