What Agrisem International does

Agrisem International S.A.S. is a French family-owned manufacturer of agricultural machinery, headquartered in Ancenis, France, and founded in 1993 by Mr. Évin. The company specializes in equipment for minimum tillage (Techniques Culturales Simplifiées, or TCS), conservation agriculture, strip-till, and direct seeding, with a portfolio that spans soil loosening (Combiplow, Cultiplow, Smartplow), disc harrowing (Disc-O-Mulch Serie R and Gold), surface residue management (Turbomulch, Biomulch, FACA Roller, Speedmulch), tine and inclined-disc seeders (T-BOSS, Vibrosem, BOSS trailed and mounted in 3-12m variants), precision planters (CHIEF), front-mounted solid and liquid fertilizer hoppers (DSF, DSA, DLF, FERTILL), mechanical inter-row weeders (FLEX, SCALP), and a dedicated viticulture line (Disc-O-Vigne, Cultivigne, Combivigne, Vibrosem Viti). Technically, the equipment leverages ISOBUS tractor integration, GPS-driven speed-based variable rate seeding, and a proprietary "TCS blade" design, supported by a my.agrisem customer portal for parts/service and a SeedXConnect mobile app for seeder configuration.

The company generates revenue predominantly through hardware sales of agricultural machinery and spare parts, distributed via an authorized dealer ("concessionnaire") network across Europe, with the company operating in French, English, and Polish. Agrisem was acquired by Poland's UNIA Group in 2012, separated in 2019, and then completed a takeover of SLY France in 2020, regaining independence and absorbing strip-till and direct drilling technology. Its customer base consists primarily of professional farmers and agricultural enterprises pursuing conservation and reduced-tillage practices, with a secondary segment in viticulture operations; the company is privately held with no disclosed PE/VC ownership and does not publish revenue or pricing.

Name

Agrisem International

Legal name

Agrisem International S. A. S.

Website

https://agrisem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrisem International is a family-owned French manufacturer of agricultural machinery specializing in minimum tillage, conservation agriculture, and direct seeding equipment, serving professional farmers and viticulture operators across Europe via a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Tillage, Seeding & Planting Equipment (IMAHACAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tillage & Soil Preparation Equipment (Plows, Harrows, Cultivators, Subsoilers) (AFAAAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery
• Minimum tillage equipment
• Conservation agriculture tools
• Soil working implements
• Precision seeding equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ancenis

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Sale of soil working, seeding, and fertilizing equipment to farmers and agricultural businesses through dealer network.
2. Spare Parts and Service: Sales of spare parts through My.AGRISEM customer portal and technical service support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrisem International manufactures and sells agricultural machinery for minimum tillage, conservation agriculture, and precision farming, including disc and tine seeders (BOSS, T-BOSS, Vibrosem), strip-till equipment (StripCat), front hoppers for fertilization (DSF/DSA), disc harrows (Disc-O-Mulch), deep loosening tools (Smartplow, Combiplow, Cultiplow), surface tillage implements (Turbomulch, Biomulch, Speedmulch, FACA Roller), mechanical weeders (FLEX, SCALP), and specialized viticulture equipment. The company supports these products through a dealer network, the My.AGRISEM customer portal, and the SeedXConnect mobile application for seeder configuration.

Product overview

Agrisem International is a French agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1993, specializing in minimum tillage (TCS) and conservation agriculture equipment. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of soil working, seeding, and fertilization solutions organized into distinct product lines: Seeding equipment (BOSS trailed seeders in mBOSS, BOSS, and Big BOSS variants; T-BOSS and Vibrosem tine seeders; CHIEF precision planter), Front Hoppers (DSF and DSA series for solid/liquid fertilizer application), Strip-Till (StripCat), Localized Fertilization (FERTILL), Weeding (FLEX and SCALP mechanical weeders), Surface Tillage (Turbomulch, FACA Roller, Speedmulch, Biomulch), Deep Tillage/Disc Harrow (Disc-O-Mulch Serie R and Gold, Smartplow, Combiplow, Cultiplow, Vibromulch, Maximulch), Rollers (Pack Roller HD), and Vineyard-specific equipment (Disc-O-Vigne, Cultivigne, Combivigne, Vibrosem Viti). The portfolio is supported by digital services including my.agrisem customer portal and SeedXConnect mobile application. The company operates as a unified platform serving farmers focused on conservation agriculture, carbon farming, and reduced tillage practices across multiple crop and terrain types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MULCH: Surface working range for managing organic matter, soil fertility, and seedbed preparation.
• PLOW
• SEM
• BOSS
• StripCat
• Disc-O-Mulch
• Vibrosem
• Smartplow
• Turbomulch
• FACA roller
• Biomulch
• FERTILL

Products and services

• BOSS Trailed Disc Seeders Trailed direct-drilling seeders using inclined disc technology for direct seeding applications, available in widths from 3m to 12m (mBOSS 3-4m, BOSS 4-7.5m, Big BOSS 7-12m). For professional farmers and agricultural enterprises.
• BOSS Mounted Seeders Mounted inclined-disc seeders with single or dual row configurations for precision direct-seeding operations. For professional farmers.
• T-BOSS Tine Seeder
• Vibrosem SD Line Seeder Line seeder with tine-based technology for precise seed placement in seeding operations. For professional farmers.
• CHIEF Precision Planter Precision planter designed for accurate seed spacing and planting operations. For professional farmers.
• DSF Front Hopper Series Front-mounted hoppers for solid fertilizer application with capacities from 1000L to 2600L, featuring ISOBUS compatibility and pneumatic seed distribution. For professional farmers using ISOBUS-equipped tractors.
• DSA Front Hoppers Front hoppers with capacities of 1600/2200/3200L for precision fertilizer and seed application in field operations. For professional farmers.
• DLF Liquid Fertilizer System Liquid fertilizer distribution system for precise nutrient application in the field. For professional farmers.
• StripCat Strip-Till Machine Strip-till machine for row-crop preparation, creating strips of tilled soil while leaving residue between rows. For professional row-crop farmers.
• FERTILL Localized Fertilization System Localized soil fertilization system for precision nutrient placement in field operations. For professional farmers.
• Disc-O-Mulch Serie R Disc Harrow Disc harrow series for full-width soil tillage, available in rigid, foldable mounted, and trailed configurations with widths from 3m to 12m. For professional farmers.
• Disc-O-Mulch Gold Disc Harrow Premium disc harrow line with enhanced features including Extra and Extra HD variants, available in all configurations from 3m to 12m. For professional farmers.
• my.agrisem Customer Portal Customer portal providing technical information, spare parts diagrams, and machine documentation for AGRISEM equipment owners. For existing AGRISEM customers and dealers.
• SeedXConnect Mobile Application Mobile application for configuring AGRISEM seeders and adjusting machine metering units to optimize work quality. For professional farmers using AGRISEM seeders.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SLY FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019In 2019, Agrisem separated from the Unia Group and partnered with SLY France to develop the STRIP-TILL and direct drilling product lines, expanding capabilities in precision agriculture.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Direct peers

• Kuhn Group: French-headquartered agricultural machinery manufacturer offering tillage, seeding, fertilization, and crop protection equipment. Most direct European mid-sized peer to Agrisem, serving overlapping dealer networks and farming segments with comparable product categories.
• Lemken GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer specializing in tillage, sowing, and crop protection implements. Closely comparable to Agrisem in product scope (plows, cultivators, seeders), family-SME ownership model, and focus on European professional farming.
• Horsch Maschinen GmbH: German manufacturer of tillage, seeding (especially direct drilling and strip-till), and crop care equipment. Directly competes with Agrisem's BOSS, StripCat, and Disc-O-Mulch lines, particularly in conservation agriculture and minimum-tillage segments.
• Kverneland Group: European (Norway-origin, now part of Kubota) manufacturer of tillage implements, seeders, and crop care equipment. Direct competitor across Agrisem's tine cultivators, disc harrows, and seeding product lines, with similar European dealer-driven GTM.
• Pöttinger: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of tillage, seeding, and grassland equipment. Comparable to Agrisem in mid-sized European manufacturer profile, focus on soil-working implements, and family ownership structure.
• Amazone: German agricultural machinery manufacturer offering tillage, seeding, fertilization, and crop protection equipment. Competes with Agrisem in fertilizer spreaders/hoppers and soil-working categories, with similar European mid-market positioning.
• Väderstad: Swedish family-owned manufacturer of tillage and seeding equipment, including strip-till and direct drilling systems. Direct competitor to Agrisem's BOSS and StripCat product lines, with strong innovation in conservation-agriculture seeding.
• Maschio Gaspardo: Italian manufacturer of tillage, seeding, fertilization, and crop protection equipment. Comparable European mid-sized competitor across Agrisem's soil-working, seeding, and fertilizer application categories.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere (Deere & Company): Global agricultural machinery leader offering tractors, combines, and an extensive implements portfolio including tillage and seeding. Broader incumbent competing with Agrisem in tractor-pulled implements but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary ecosystem lock-in.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer whose Massey Ferguson, Fendt, and Valtra brands offer tillage and seeding implements overlapping with Agrisem's portfolio. Large incumbent competing primarily through integrated tractor-implement bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/agrisem
• Facebookfacebook.com/agriseminternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agrisem-int

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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