Prime Lab Tech

What Prime Lab Tech does

Prime Lab Tech (PLT) is a Ukrainian ISO 17025-accredited agrochemical laboratory founded in 2012 and headquartered in Velyka Oleksandrivka, Boryspil district, Kyiv region. The company provides a comprehensive suite of agricultural testing and advisory services spanning soil and plant diagnostics, water and seed quality analysis, fertilizer and peat analysis, pesticide residue testing via liquid chromatography with three-quadrupole mass spectrometry, and precision farming packages that combine GPS-based differential sampling, satellite NDVI monitoring, and variable rate application recommendations. PLT sells primarily to agricultural producers across Ukraine, including large holdings, mid-market farms, greenhouse operators, and organic/specialty crop growers, with documented outcomes of 40-50% fertilizer cost savings and up to 40% yield increases in customer cases.

The company operates a sample-to-recommendation workflow: clients engage via direct sales, hotline, or partner loyalty programs (Limagrain, Syngenta, KWS), PLT specialists conduct GPS-tagged field sampling or clients self-sample, laboratory analysis is performed under ISO 17025 protocols, and agronomists deliver test protocols, cartograms, and fertilizer application recommendations. Revenue is generated through per-hectare or per-sample unit pricing for laboratory testing, plus bundled professional services for precision farming engagements. The laboratory employs 11-50 people and serves at least seven Ukrainian regions (Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Poltava, Cherkasy, Vinnytsia, Chernihiv, Sumy).

PLT has secured grant funding from USAID's Agricultural and Rural Development Support project, partnered with IFC and the Swiss Confederation to enable Agricultural Receipts financing for customers, and achieved ISO 17025 international accreditation in December 2018. Its competitive position rests on internationally recognized accreditation, advanced mass spectrometry equipment, integrated precision farming workflow, and embedded distribution through major seed company loyalty programs. The company is privately held as a Ukrainian TOV (LLC) with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Prime Lab Tech

Legal name

TOV "Prime Lab Tek"

Website

https://plt.land

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prime Lab Tech is a Ukrainian ISO 17025-accredited agrochemical laboratory providing soil, water, seed, fertilizer, and pesticide residue analysis plus precision farming services to agricultural producers across multiple Ukrainian regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Laboratory Services

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Decision Support & Agronomic Modeling (Yield, Irrigation, Pest/Disease Forecasting) (AFAAAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field Mapping, GIS & Digital Agronomy (Zoning, Prescription Maps, Yield Maps, Spatial Analytics) (AFAGALAG), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH)

Keywords

• Agrochemical laboratory services
• Soil analysis testing
• Pesticide residue analysis
• Precision farming services
• Agricultural testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Kyiv

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: One-time analytical services for soil, plant, water, seed, fertilizer, and pesticide samples. Customers receive test protocols, cartograms, and recommendations. Pricing varies by service type and volume (per hectare or per sample).
2. Consulting and Recommendations: Professional agronomist consultations and fertilizer application recommendations based on laboratory analysis results. Includes annual rates, timing, and methods of fertilizer application.
3. Field Sampling Services: On-site sample collection by PLT specialists using professional equipment. Travel to customer fields may be charged separately.
4. Precision Farming Services: Comprehensive precision agriculture package including differential soil sampling, analysis, cartogram development, variable rate fertilizer recommendations, satellite monitoring, and agronomic consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prime Lab Tech (PLT) operates an ISO 17025-accredited agrochemical laboratory that delivers a full-cycle service for agricultural producers: GPS-controlled field sampling, laboratory analysis of soil, plants, water, seeds, fertilizers, peat, and pesticide residues, and agronomic recommendations including variable-rate fertilizer application maps. The portfolio combines routine one-time analytical testing with comprehensive precision farming packages and ongoing agronomic consulting.

Product overview

Prime Lab Tech (PLT) operates as an agrochemical laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of agricultural testing and advisory services. The portfolio includes ten distinct service offerings: pesticide residue analysis using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, precision farming with GPS-based differential sampling and satellite monitoring, agrochemical analysis of fertilizers, chemical water analysis, seed quality testing, greenhouse soil analysis, peat analysis, soil and plant examination, sample collection services, and fertilizer system recommendations. The services are designed to support the complete agricultural cycle from soil analysis through crop yield optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pesticide Residue Analysis Analysis of pesticide residues in soil, fruits, vegetables, berries, and grains, and determination of active substances in pesticides and seed treatments using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Designed for agricultural producers, exporters, and food safety compliance buyers needing internationally accredited results.
• Precision Farming Services Comprehensive precision agriculture package including differential soil sampling with GPS, agrochemical analysis, cartogram development, fertilizer recommendations, variable seed sowing recommendations, satellite NDVI monitoring, and agronomic support. Built for large agricultural holdings managing heterogeneous fields.
• Agrochemical Analysis of Fertilizers Chemical analysis of mineral and organic fertilizers to determine quality of raw materials and finished products, including active substance content per unit weight. Targeted at fertilizer producers, distributors, and farmers validating input quality.
• Chemical Analysis of Water Chemical analysis of drinking water and irrigation water to determine quality and suitability for household use, drip irrigation, and greenhouse applications. Targeted at greenhouse operators, farmers, and rural water users.
• Analysis of Seed Quality Indicators Seed quality analysis including germination testing and germination energy determination to assess sowing qualities and determine seeding norms. Targeted at seed producers, distributors, and farmers.
• Agrochemical Analysis of Greenhouse Soils Complete chemical analysis of greenhouse soils including moisture content, acidity, water-soluble phosphorus, potassium, nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, and organic matter content. Targeted at greenhouse operators and protected-cultivation growers.
• Agrochemical Analysis of Peat Chemical analysis of peat materials to determine suitability for horticulture, vegetable growing, and greenhouse farming, including acidity assessment for different peat types. Targeted at peat producers, greenhouse operators, and substrate buyers.
• Agrochemical Examination of Soil and Plants Comprehensive agrochemical soil surveys and plant diagnostics including tissue and leaf diagnosis to establish provision of micro and macro elements during crop formation. Targeted at farmers and agronomists managing crop nutrition.
• Soil and Plant Sampling Service Professional soil and plant sample collection services using GPS-tagged sampling with automatic or manual equipment, plus self-sampling guidance for customers. Targeted at agricultural producers requiring on-site sampling rather than self-collection.
• Fertilizer System Recommendations Detailed recommendations on application of mineral fertilizers, micronutrients, and plant protection products based on soil fertility indicators, groundwater areas, varieties, and predecessors. Targeted at farmers seeking to translate soil analysis into application plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-50% cost savings on macro and micronutrient fertilizers through targeted application based on soil analysis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and major.

• Department of Agroindustrial Development, Kyiv Regional State AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2017Memorandum of cooperation signed for implementing effective forms of cooperation aimed at rural development, strengthening motivation of rural communities, raising knowledge levels, attracting investment projects, and developing partnerships between government, business, and social partners.
• Limagrain UkrainemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint loyalty program 'Smart Choice' where customers purchasing Limagrain seeds (minimum 75 units corn, 50 units sunflower, 50 units rapeseed) earn points that can be exchanged for PLT service certificates. Promotion period 31.03.2019 to 30.10.2020.
• Syngenta UkrainemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive 'AgroLiga' loyalty program where Syngenta customers earn points for purchases that can be exchanged for PLT laboratory services including soil and plant sampling, soil surveys, fertilizer analysis, water testing, seed quality analysis, and precision farming.
• KWS Seeds UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKWS BONUS loyalty program where customers purchasing 100+ bags corn seed or 50+ bags sunflower seed can register on kwsbonus.com and exchange bonus points for PLT gift certificates. Additional 500 bonus points for scanning QR codes on seed bags.
• Ukrainian Agrarian ConfederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization for cooperation in agricultural sector.
• UkrUP (Cooperation of Garlic Producers of Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization representing garlic producers, participated in forums and events with PLT.
• NUBiP (National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPLT conducts open days for NUBiP students, provides training, and staff have participated in professional development courses at the university (Agrochemistry and Quality of Plant Products Department).
• University of Missouri-Delta CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDavid Dunn, Head of Soil Testing Laboratory, presented at PLT Open Day (September 2017) on integrated program role in soil fertility management for profitable crop production, sharing US farming experience.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Agriculture: Trimble provides precision agriculture hardware and software, including GPS-guided soil sampling, variable-rate application, and farm data management. Overlaps with PLT's GPS-based differential sampling and precision farming offering at the technology layer.
• SGS Agriculture and Food: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive agricultural and food testing capabilities. Comparable in offering ISO-accredited soil, water, and residue analysis serving exporters and large agribusinesses — directly competing for the same enterprise and export-certification accounts as PLT.
• Climate LLC (Bayer / Climate FieldView): Climate FieldView is a digital agriculture platform combining satellite imagery, variable-rate prescriptions, and agronomic recommendations. Comparable to PLT's precision farming stack (satellite NDVI monitoring, variable-rate fertilizer maps) but at global scale with deeper data science resources.
• Intertek Agriculture Services: Intertek provides agricultural and food testing, including soil analysis, fertilizer testing, and pesticide residue analysis with international accreditation. Serves similar enterprise customers seeking export-certification-grade testing in EMEA markets.
• ALS Global (Agriculture): ALS Global provides analytical laboratory services including soil, plant tissue, water, and fertilizer testing with international accreditation. Comparable as a global accredited testing network competing for the same enterprise agribusiness accounts.
• Bureau Veritas Agricultural Services: Bureau Veritas provides agricultural commodity testing, certification (Global GAP), and supply-chain assurance services. Comparable as an international incumbent competing for the same large Ukrainian agribusiness and exporter clients that PLT serves, with broader global reach.
• Eurofins Agro Testing (Eurofins Scientific): Eurofins is the world's largest agro-environmental testing laboratory group, offering soil, plant, water, fertilizer, and pesticide residue analysis globally. It represents the scaled international incumbent that PLT competes against at the top end of the Ukrainian market and could expand into post-conflict.

Direct peers

• AgroLab (Ukrainian laboratory network): AgroLab is a Ukrainian agricultural laboratory providing soil, plant, water, and feed analysis with nationwide coverage. The closest direct domestic competitor to PLT in the Ukrainian agrochemical testing market, serving overlapping customer segments.

Emerging players

• Taranis: Taranis offers AI-powered aerial scouting, crop monitoring, and variable-rate prescriptions. Comparable to PLT's satellite monitoring and variable-rate fertilizer recommendation service, with overlapping precision-agriculture customer base among large farms.

Regional players

• LNZ Group (LNZ Agro Lab): LNZ Group is a major Ukrainian agribusiness with integrated seed, fertilizer, and grain operations that operates in-house laboratory and precision-ag capabilities. Comparable as a vertically integrated competitor combining inputs, testing, and digital agronomy in the Ukrainian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PLT_Agro

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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