Farmin
FarMin BV is a Dutch agricultural input company that sells magnesium chloride-based manure enrichers (FarMin-G) and clay mineral soil improvers (FarMin-B) to dairy farmers in North and Central Netherlands, helping reduce nitrogen emissions and synthetic fertilizer use.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersGorredijk, Netherlands
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Farmin does
FarMin BV is a Dutch agricultural input company that develops and sells natural mineral-based products for dairy farmers, focused on optimizing the circular farming loop of animal, manure, crop, and animal. Co-founded by Andries Huisman in partnership with NedMag, the company began commercial operations in 2015 following a 2014 field trial and is headquartered in Gorredijk, Netherlands.
The company's two flagship products are FarMin-G, a magnesium chloride-based manure enricher derived from natural mineral deposits in the Zechstein layer at 1,500-2,000 meters depth in North Groningen, and FarMin-B, a naturally ripened clay mineral soil improver. FarMin-G binds ammonia and phosphate in manure to form struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate), reducing odor within 48 hours and creating a slow-release natural fertilizer that the company claims can cut artificial fertilizer use by up to 75%. FarMin-B regulates soil moisture, stimulates soil biology, and prevents nutrient leaching. Both products address nitrogen-emission reduction, soil fertility, and circular-economy goals central to the Dutch nitrogen regulatory agenda.
FarMin operates a direct field-sales model targeting dairy farmers in North and Central Netherlands, with Andries Huisman personally handling farmer relationships, dosing consultation, and regional delivery. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases priced on a quote basis and not publicly disclosed; FarMin-G is sold in IBC containers of 1,000 liters (1,310 kg), with a typical 100-cow farm consuming roughly 10,000 kg per season. The company has secured strategic partnerships with the provincial governments of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen, as well as with research bodies such as Dairy Campus Leeuwarden and the farmer association LTO Noord, embedding FarMin within the Dutch nitrogen-reduction policy ecosystem.
Farmin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Farmin
- Legal name
- FarMin BV
- Website
- https://farmin.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- FarMin BV is a Dutch agricultural input company that sells magnesium chloride-based manure enrichers (FarMin-G) and clay mineral soil improvers (FarMin-B) to dairy farmers in North and Central Netherlands, helping reduce nitrogen emissions and synthetic fertilizer use.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Farmin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Inputs
- NAICS
- Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Manure & Nutrient Management (On-Farm) (AFAEACAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE), Manure-Based & Digestate Soil Amendments (AFABADAF)
Keywords
Where Farmin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Gorredijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Farmin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales - FarMin-G: Sale of magnesium chloride-based manure enrichment product delivered in IBC containers (1000 liters / 1310 kg) to dairy farmers in North and Central Netherlands.
- Product Sales - FarMin-B: Sale of clay mineral soil improvement product to farmers seeking to improve soil fertility and moisture balance in northern sandy soil regions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | FarMin-G delivered product |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Farmin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FarMin develops and sells two natural agricultural input products for dairy farmers: FarMin-G, a magnesium chloride-based manure enricher that reduces ammonia emissions, manure odor within 48 hours, and forms struvite as a slow-release natural fertilizer; and FarMin-B, a naturally ripened clay slurry (waddenslib) soil improver that promotes soil fertility, moisture balance, and nutrient binding. Both products target farms in North and Central Netherlands seeking to reduce artificial fertilizer use and nitrogen emissions.
Product overview
FarMin offers two core agricultural products that work together to optimize the circular farm economy cycle (ANIMAL -> MANURE -> CROP -> ANIMAL). FarMin-G is a magnesium chloride-based manure improver that reduces ammonia emissions, decreases harmful gases in barns, and creates struvite as a natural slow-release fertilizer. FarMin-B is a 100% natural clay mineral soil improver that regulates moisture, enhances soil fertility, and prevents nutrient leaching. Both products aim to reduce artificial fertilizer use while improving farm productivity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FarMin-G: Magnesium chloride product for improving livestock manure, reducing odor, and enhancing nutrient retention in the circular loop of ANIMAL -> MANURE -> CROP -> ANIMAL.
- FarMin-B
Products and services
- FarMin-G Magnesium chloride-based manure enricher that binds ammonia, reduces manure odor within 48 hours, and forms struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) which acts as a slow-release fertilizer; contains no nitrogen or phosphorus. Delivered in IBC containers of 1000 liters (1310 kg) to dairy farmers in North and Central Netherlands.
- FarMin-B 100% natural matured clay slurry (waddenslib/sea clay) soil improver that regulates soil moisture balance, improves soil fertility, stimulates active soil life, binds nutrients via the clay-humus complex, and prevents nutrient leaching. Targeted at farmers in northern Netherlands with sandy, peat, and clay soils.
- Struvital Natural fertilizer component formed when FarMin-G is added to manure, consisting of magnesium ammonium phosphate (MgNH4PO4·6H2O). Acts as a slow-release fertilizer that adheres well to soil particles, reducing nutrient leaching.
Quantifiable outcome
- Nitrogen emissions reduced by 25-40%
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Farmin
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Farmin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Farmin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Nedmag BVcoreNedmag BV, based in Veendam, is the co-initiator of FarMin and the primary supplier of natural magnesium chloride raw material. The mineral is extracted from the Zechstein layer at 1500-2000 meters depth in North Groningen. Nedmag and FarMin jointly developed the magnesium-enriched agricultural application for nitrogen reduction.
- Provincial Government of DrenthecoreProvince of Drenthe partnered with Nedmag and FarMin to research and promote magnesium salt application for nitrogen reduction in agriculture. Provincial agricultural deputy Henk Jumelet has expressed support for innovative solutions to avoid expropriation scenarios.
- Provincial Government of FrieslandcoreFriesland province supports nitrogen-reducing measures including magnesium chloride application for nitrogen reduction in manure. The province has allocated 41.6 million euros for stikstofreducerende maatregelen (nitrogen-reducing measures).
- Provincial Government of GroningencoreProvince of Groningen participates in the joint project with Nedmag and FarMin to research and promote magnesium-enriched agricultural applications.
- Dairy Campus LeeuwardenminorPractical tests of FarMin products will be conducted at the Dairy Campus experimental farm facilities in Leeuwarden starting September.
- LTO NoordminorAgricultural organization LTO Noord, representing Dutch farmers, has expressed positive stance toward FarMin's approach to nitrogen reduction. Nitrogen policy advisor Roel Visser notes the northern provinces are taking a proactive attitude.
- Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food QualityminorDutch ministry that supports and regulates agricultural innovation in the Netherlands.
- Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate PolicyminorDutch ministry involved in climate and sustainability policy that backs agricultural innovation initiatives.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Farmin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- DCM (De Ceuster Meststoffen): DCM produces organic and organo-mineral fertilizers and soil improvers for professional and hobby markets in Benelux. Comparable to FarMin in product category (organic/mineral soil amendments) and target market (Dutch-speaking farmers and growers).
- Den Ouden Group: Den Ouden Group supplies organic substrates and soil amendments (including compost and Bokashi) to farmers and growers, often via direct sales. Comparable to FarMin through its focus on natural soil-improvement inputs sold to Dutch agricultural customers.
- Triferto: Triferto is a Dutch wholesaler of mineral fertilizers and specialty nutrient products serving Benelux agriculture. Comparable to FarMin as a fertilizer-input distributor with a Dutch customer base and similar product positioning in crop nutrition.
- Van Iperen International: Van Iperen distributes specialty fertilizers, biostimulants, and crop solutions to professional growers across Northwestern Europe. Comparable to FarMin in distribution model and focus on specialty crop inputs for the Dutch market.
- Probility: Probility is a Dutch supplier of biological crop solutions and organic fertilizers and soil improvers. Comparable to FarMin in product category (organic/biological soil and crop inputs) and target market (Dutch arable and dairy farmers).
- Holcam Lime: Holcam supplies lime and other calcium-based soil amendments to Dutch farmers for soil pH and structure improvement. Comparable to FarMin-B as a Dutch-focused soil amendment distributor serving sandy and acidic-soil regions.
- Multikraft: Multikraft produces fermented organic solutions (multikraft effektive mikroorganismen) for manure treatment, stable hygiene, and soil activation. Directly comparable to FarMin-G in manure enrichment and FarMin-B in soil biology stimulation.
Broad incumbents
- Timac Agro (Roullier Group): Timac Agro develops mineral and organo-mineral fertilizers and soil-conditioner ranges globally. Comparable in product category (mineral soil amendments and crop nutrition) but with a much broader portfolio and international scale.
- Yara International: Yara is a global nitrogen-fertilizer leader with nitrogen-reduction offerings (e.g., N-Tester, YaraBela, and coated urea). Comparable in addressing nitrogen-emission reduction in agriculture, though at vastly larger scale and with synthetic fertilizer focus.
- K+S Aktiengesellschaft: K+S produces potash, magnesium, and salt-based fertilizers and soil amendments, with European agricultural customers. Comparable to FarMin-G specifically in magnesium-based agricultural inputs, though at a much larger industrial scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Farmin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Farmin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Farmin M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Farmin
What does Farmin do?
FarMin develops and sells two natural agricultural input products for dairy farmers: FarMin-G, a magnesium chloride-based manure enricher that reduces ammonia emissions, manure odor within 48 hours, and forms struvite as a slow-release natural fertilizer; and FarMin-B, a naturally ripened clay slurry (waddenslib) soil improver that promotes soil fertility, moisture balance, and nutrient binding. Both products target farms in North and Central Netherlands seeking to reduce artificial fertilizer use and nitrogen emissions.
Is Farmin a public or private company?
Farmin is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Farmin founded?
Farmin was founded in 2001. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Farmin based?
Farmin is headquartered in Gorredijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Farmin make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales - FarMin-G is the primary driver. The others are product Sales - FarMin-B.
Who are Farmin's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are DCM (De Ceuster Meststoffen), Den Ouden Group, Triferto, Van Iperen International, Probility, Holcam Lime and Multikraft. Broad incumbents are Timac Agro (Roullier Group), Yara International and K+S Aktiengesellschaft.
Does Farmin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Farmin.
What industry is Farmin in?
Farmin's product category is Agricultural Inputs. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEACAH, Manure & Nutrient Management (On-Farm), with a secondary code of AFAGAMAE, Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers). Its NAICS code is 42491 and its SIC code is 700.