Agrigem

What Agrigem does

Agrigem is a UK-based e-commerce distributor of professional-grade agricultural and horticultural inputs, selling weed killers, moss killers, fertilisers, grass seeds, spraying equipment, fertiliser spreaders, power tools, landscaping supplies, and PPE to both retail consumers and trade customers. The company operates an own-brand portfolio including Nutrigrow fertilisers, Premier Seed grass seed, NutriFlo liquid fertilisers, and Emerald and Abzorb speciality products, alongside resale of third-party brands such as Roundup, Gallup, Milwaukee, Cooper Pegler, Berthoud, and Spear & Jackson. Fulfilment runs from a single purpose-built, Environment Agency-approved chemical store in Lincoln with overnight UK-wide delivery and click-and-collect capability.

The business serves six explicit verticals — Horticultural, Equine, Forestry, Sports Turf, Lawn Care, and Turf Growers — via a hybrid B2C e-commerce storefront and B2B trade account programme with volume-tiered discounts and dedicated sector pages. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional product sales, with trade accounts offering negotiated pricing for contractors and large-scale users. Differentiators cited by the company include thousands of SKUs, centralised overnight logistics, BASIS- and FACTS-qualified technical advisors providing free compliance and application guidance, and a content library of how-to guides and video content.

Agrigem Ltd. is a private limited company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Origin Enterprises PLC, a London-listed agribusiness. The company has been operating for more than ten years, is headquartered in Lincoln, UK, and employs 11–50 staff. There are no disclosed funding rounds, public financial filings, or revenue figures in the source material, and no AI/ML or proprietary technology stack beyond a standard e-commerce platform.

Name

Agrigem

Legal name

Agrigem Ltd.

Website

https://agrigem.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agrigem is a UK e-commerce distributor of professional-grade weed killers, fertilisers, grass seeds, and spraying equipment, serving retail consumers and trade contractors across horticultural, equine, forestry, sports turf, and amenity sectors from its Lincoln distribution facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and Horticultural Supplies

NAICS

Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Product Retail (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (AFABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertilizer & Nutrient Retail (Dry, Liquid, Blends) (AFABAJAF), Farm Hardware, Parts & Consumables Retail (Tools, PPE, Repair) (AFABAJAM), Organic & Biological Input Retail (Biostimulants, Biopesticides, OMRI) (AFABAJAK), Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural supplies
• Professional fertilisers
• Weed control products
• Grass seed distribution
• Spraying equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saxilby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (B2C and B2B): Agrigem operates an e-commerce platform selling weed killers, fertilisers, grass seeds, spraying equipment, and related supplies to both retail consumers and trade customers. Prices displayed inclusive and exclusive of VAT. Trade accounts offer additional discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrigem is a UK e-commerce distributor of professional-grade agricultural and horticultural inputs, selling weed killers, fertilisers (under the Nutrigrow own-brand), grass seeds (under the Premier Seed own-brand), spraying equipment, fertiliser spreaders, power tools, hand tools, landscaping supplies, irrigation equipment, and PPE. The company operates from a purpose-built, Environment Agency-approved chemical store in Lincoln with overnight delivery across the UK, serving both retail customers and trade contractors through volume-based tiered pricing and dedicated trade accounts.

Product overview

Agrigem is a UK-based supplier of professional-grade agricultural and horticultural products operating as an e-commerce platform with trade account capabilities. The core offering consists of four main product categories: (1) Nutrigrow fertiliser range including compound, blend, granular, and liquid formulations for lawns, paddocks, sports turf, and agriculture; (2) Premier Seed range covering paddock grass seed, lawn grass seed, sports turf seed, and wildflower seed; (3) Weed killer/herbicide products including total weed killers, selective herbicides, and specialised products like Doxstar Pro and NettleX; and (4) Spraying equipment including knapsack sprayers from Cooper Pegler and Berthoud, boom sprayers, and Spraymaxx accessories. Additional offerings include fertiliser spreaders (handheld, push, towable), power tools (Milwaukee M18 Fuel range), hand tools (Spear & Jackson), landscaping supplies (top soil, top dressing), watering/irrigation equipment (Hozelock), health & safety equipment, and soil/plant health analysis services. The company provides technical advice as a complementary service to product sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nutrigrow: Proprietary brand of fertilisers sold by Agrigem, including spring/summer fertilisers, paddock fertilisers, and specialty products.
• NutriFlo
• Premier Seed

Products and services

• Nutrigrow Fertiliser Range

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA)minorOthersAgrigem participates in TGA activities and shares industry news. TGA members produce approximately 70% of cultivated turf in Britain.
• The Environment AgencycoreOthersAgrigem operates from an Environment Agency-approved chemical store, demonstrating compliance with regulations for storage and handling of professional pesticides and chemicals.
• Amenity ForumminorOthersAgrigem is a member of the Amenity Forum, the UK's body for amenity pesticide use and best practices.
• BASISminorOthersAgrigem staff hold BASIS qualifications (Crop Protection and Sports turf), demonstrating technical competence in pesticide application.
• FACTSminorOthersAgrigem advisors hold FACTS qualification for fertiliser advice, ensuring proper nutrient management guidance.
• Grounds Management Association (GMA)minorOthersAgrigem maintains membership with GMA, supporting grounds management professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sherriff Amenity: UK distributor of professional turf-care and amenity products to grounds-care professionals. Overlaps directly with Agrigem's sports turf, lawncare, and amenity trade verticals.
• Pitchcare: UK retailer and technical resource focused on sports turf and amenity products including fertilisers, seed, and machinery. Comparable customer base of groundskeepers and turf professionals.
• Headland Amenity: UK supplier of turf and amenity products including fertilisers, pesticides, and seed for golf courses, sports pitches, and landscape contractors. Comparable professional customer base and product categories.
• Rigby Taylor: UK specialist supplier of sports turf, amenity, and landscape products including fertilisers, seed, and chemicals. Directly comparable product mix and customer base to Agrigem's sports turf and amenity segments.
• Green-tech: UK supplier of landscaping, tree planting, and grounds-maintenance products including topsoil, bark, and turf inputs. Direct competitor in landscaping supplies and amenity distribution.
• Amenity Land Solutions: UK specialist amenity sector supplier of fertilisers, seed, and chemicals serving sports turf, landscaping, and local authorities. Similar trade-account and technical-advice model.

Broad incumbents

• ICL (Everris): Global manufacturer of speciality fertilisers and turf inputs (including the Everris and Sierraform brands). Comparable product category but operates as a manufacturer/supplier to the trade rather than a specialist retailer.
• Agrovista UK: UK agronomy-led distributor of crop protection products, seed, and fertilisers. Adjacent in product categories (agrochemicals, fertilisers) but primarily serves arable farming rather than amenity and equine.
• Countrywide Farmers: UK rural retailer with broad agricultural and equestrian product range across stores and online. Overlaps with Agrigem on equine, agricultural, and rural supplies but at greater scale and broader assortment.

Emerging players

• Limagrain UK: UK seed specialist with grass and forage varieties used by amenity, sports turf, and agricultural customers. Comparable on seed but operates as a breeder/wholesaler rather than multi-category retailer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AgrigemLtd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-HczvTSpZ19elpLyl4RSsQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Agrigem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agrigem-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/agrigem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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