SKY Agriculture

What SKY Agriculture does

SKY Agriculture, formerly SULKY, is a French manufacturer of agricultural machinery specializing in soil preparation, seeding, and fertilization equipment. Founded in 1936 and headquartered in Châteaubourg, Brittany, the company operates as part of the family-controlled Burel Group and serves professional farmers, agronomists, and ecological/organic farming operations across Europe. The product portfolio spans three categories: soil working (rotary harrows, cultivators/stubble cultivators, scalpers, rollers), seeding (precision, mechanical, pneumatic combined, front hoppers, fast seeders, and direct seeders), and fertilization (mounted and trailed fertilizer spreaders). The portfolio is supported by proprietary technologies including Econov (9% fertilizer reduction per INRAE 2015), E-Drive (single-row seeding enabling mechanical weeding), HDS/PCS (weed control during cover crops), FERTIEYE (precision fertilization), and the FERTITEST calibration application. SKY Agriculture manufactures across three French factories (Châteaubourg, Fontenay-sur-Eure, plus a third location) and one Italian factory via Frandent (Osasco), with consolidated Burel Group revenue of €85 million reported for FY2022-2023 across 350 employees.

The company operates a dealer-driven go-to-market model, distributing through an expert network of resellers across France and internationally, supplemented by direct regional sales managers in the UK, Poland, and Germany. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of agricultural machinery, complemented by spare parts (Sky Parts) and professional services including agronomic training and technician-accompanied machine startups. A 7-year anti-perforation warranty and an integrated "Farming Together" community platform, multi-language website (20+ languages), and digital tools (SARA soil analysis, Fertitest calibration) form the customer engagement layer. Strategic positioning emphasizes precision agriculture, input-cost reduction, and solutions tailored to organic and conservation farming practices, with 5% of turnover reinvested in R&D and long-standing research partnerships with INRAE and other European institutes.

Name

SKY Agriculture

Legal name

SKY Agriculture

Website

https://sky-agriculture.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SKY Agriculture, the family-owned French Burel Group brand formerly known as SULKY, designs and manufactures soil preparation, seeding, and fertilization machinery for professional and ecological European farmers, distributing through a France-anchored dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment (IMAHACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC), Tillage & Soil Preparation Equipment (Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Subsoilers) (AFAAAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery
• Soil preparation equipment
• Precision seeders
• Fertilizer spreaders
• Conservation agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Châteaubourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: SKY Agriculture generates revenue primarily through the sale of agricultural equipment including soil working machines (rotary harrows, cultivators, scalpers, rollers), seeding equipment (precision seeders, mechanical seeders, pneumatic combined, front tanks, rapid seeders, direct seeding), and fertilization equipment (carried and trailed spreaders).
2. Spare Parts (Sky Parts): Sale of replacement parts through Sky Parts service for maintenance and repair of equipment.
3. Professional Services and Training: Agronomic training services offered in small groups, as well as technical support and customer accompaniment during machine startups.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SKY Agriculture designs, manufactures, and distributes agricultural machinery for soil preparation, seeding, and fertilization. Its product range includes rotary harrows, cultivators, scalpers, rollers, precision and mechanical seeders, pneumatic combined seeders, front hoppers, fast seeders, direct seeders, and mounted and trailed fertilizer spreaders. The company complements its equipment with digital services such as SARA (soil analysis), Fertitest (spreader calibration), Sky Parts (replacement parts), agronomic training, and a 7-year anti-perforation warranty.

Product overview

SKY Agriculture (formerly SULKY) offers a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural machinery organized into three main product categories: soil work (travail du sol), seeding (semis), and fertilization (fertilisation). The soil work lineup includes rotary harrows, cultivators/stubble cultivators, scalpers, and rollers. The seeding range encompasses precision seeders, mechanical seeders, pneumatic combined seeders, front hoppers, fast seeders, and direct seeders. The fertilization category features both mounted and trailed fertilizer spreaders. Notable named products include the FALCON T series of trailed spreaders (models 100, 130, 160, 240), Xeos TF precision technology, SONIC precision seeder, X50+ ECONOV with Econov technology, Easydrill seeders, and Progress P100. The company also provides digital services including SARA (soil analysis), Fertitest (fertilizer spreader calibration), and Farming Together (e-commerce and community platform). Products are manufactured across three French factories with additional production from acquired Italian company Frandent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FALCON T Series Trailed Fertilizer Spreaders Trailed fertilizer spreaders available in four models (FALCON 100, 130, 160, 240) offering what SKY Agriculture claims is the widest range on the market for fertilizer application, targeted at professional farmers and large-scale operations.
• Rotary Harrows (Herses Rotatives) Rotary harrows for soil preparation and cultivation work, used by professional farmers for seedbed preparation.
• Cultivators / Stubble Cultivators (Déchaumeur) Stubble cultivators and tillage equipment for soil work, designed for professional farms performing post-harvest field operations.
• Scalpers / Topping Machines (Scalpeur) Scalping equipment for soil preparation and weed control during cover crops, complementary to herbicides.
• Agricultural Rollers (Rouleau) Agricultural rollers for soil consolidation following tillage operations.
• Precision Seeders (Semoir de Précision) Precision seeding equipment for accurate seed placement, targeted at professional farmers requiring high-performance planting.
• Mechanical Seeders (Semoir Mécanique) Mechanical seeders for various planting applications across professional farming operations.
• Pneumatic Combined Seeders (Pneumatique Combiné) Combined pneumatic seeding systems integrating multiple functions for versatile seeding operations.
• Front Hoppers (Trémie Frontale) Front-mounted hoppers for seed or fertilizer distribution, used in combination with rear-mounted implements.
• Fast Seeders (Semoir Rapide) High-speed seeding equipment for increased productivity across large-scale farming operations.
• Direct Seeders (Semis Direct) Direct seeding equipment for no-till or minimum-till farming practices, supporting conservation agriculture.
• Mounted Fertilizer Spreaders (Épandeurs Portés) Mounted fertilizer spreaders for fertilizer application across professional farms.
• Trailed Fertilizer Spreaders (Épandeurs Trainés) Trailed fertilizer spreaders for larger-scale fertilizer application, including the FALCON T Series.
• SONIC Precision Seeder Precision seeder combining precision, power, and versatility for demanding precision seeding requirements on professional farms.
• X50+ ECONOV Fertilizer Spreader Fertilizer spreader integrating Econov technology that reduces fertilizer consumption by approximately 9% by limiting over-dosing and under-dosing during spreading, ensuring even distribution (validated by INRAE, 2015).
• Easydrill Seeder Seeder designed for cover crop seeding and planting, helping absorb mineral nutrients from soil and limit leaching; supports ecological and organic farming practices.
• Progress P100 Seeder Seeder for companion planting, helping reduce pest pressure and crop contamination when planted alongside main crops.
• Xeos TF Precision Technology Product Precision technology product delivering precision capabilities for professional farming operations.
• Easydrill P250 Precision Seeder Precision seeder model featured in dealer and product demonstrations, designed for cover crop and direct seeding applications.
• Sky Parts (Replacement Parts Service) Sale of replacement parts for maintenance and repair of SKY Agriculture equipment through the Sky Parts service.
• Agronomic Training Services Small-group agronomic training services and technical support, including technician accompaniment during machine startups for customers and dealers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Econov technology reduces fertilizer consumption by approximately 9% by limiting over-dosing and under-dosing (INRAE, 2015)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• FrandentcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 14 October 2025Italian company specializing in the design and production of rotatory harrows and hay cutting equipment. Burel Group completed the second phase of acquisition of Frandent, strengthening its industrial presence in Europe. Frandent operates from its factory in Osasco, Italy.
• AGRI CS a.s.strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 September 2023New distribution partnership covering Czech Republic and Slovakia markets. Expansion of distribution network in Central Europe.
• INRAE (Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner40 years of innovation collaboration for sustainable agriculture. Research partnership validating Econov technology performance (9% fertilizer reduction). INRAE testing and certification supports product development and marketing claims.
• European Research Institutes (IRSTEA, DLG, CETIM, CEMAGREF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with leading European research institutes for accelerated product development. These collaborations help ensure products are equipped with the best technologies.
• Fertilizer and Seed ManufacturerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with fertilizer and seed manufacturers to anticipate customer needs and optimize services, including development of the Fertitest application for fertilizer spreader calibration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Kuhn Group: Kuhn is a French agricultural machinery manufacturer (part of Bucher Industries) with overlapping product lines in tillage, seeding, and fertilization equipment, serving professional farmers across Europe with comparable customer base and dealer-driven go-to-market.
• LEMKEN: German family-owned specialist in tillage, seeding, and crop care equipment with a similar product overlap (rotary harrows, cultivators, precision seeders, spreaders) and comparable focus on professional European farmers and sustainable agriculture.
• Amazone (Amazonen-Werke): German manufacturer of tillage equipment, seeders, and fertilizer spreaders with strong European dealer presence; directly comparable product portfolio in fertilization spreaders and soil preparation, with similar mid-size private/family-owned character.
• Pöttinger: Austrian family-owned manufacturer specializing in tillage, seeding, and harvesting equipment with overlapping customer base of professional European farmers; comparable size, family-ownership profile, and product breadth in soil preparation and seeding.
• Kverneland Group: Norwegian-origin, Kubota-owned manufacturer of tillage, seeding, and fertilization equipment with comparable product lines (spreaders, precision seeders, ploughs); directly competes with SKY Agriculture across European farm equipment markets.
• HORSCH: German family-owned specialist in seeding, tillage, and crop protection technology with strong presence in precision seeding and direct drilling; comparable mid-size private competitor with focus on professional European farmers.
• Väderstad: Swedish family-owned manufacturer of tillage and seeding equipment (e.g., Tempo precision planters, Carrier cultivators); directly overlaps SKY Agriculture's soil preparation and seeding portfolio and competes across European farm machinery markets.

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment major whose brands (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra) offer tillage, seeding, and fertilization equipment across the same European customers; competes as a broad-line incumbent rather than as a focused mid-size specialist.
• CLAAS: German family-owned global agricultural machinery manufacturer with a broader portfolio centered on harvesting, but with growing presence in tillage and crop production; competes for the same European professional farmer customer base.
• CNH Industrial: Global agricultural and construction equipment major (Case IH, New Holland, Steyr) with extensive tillage, seeding, and crop care offerings; competes with SKY Agriculture across European markets as a broad incumbent with deeper R&D and dealer resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SKYAgriculture
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SKYAgricultureFrance
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sky-agriculture-ft
• Instagraminstagram.com/sky_agriculture

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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