What Terragen Biotech does

Terragen Biotech (legal entity: Terragen Holdings Limited, ASX: TGH) is an Australian agricultural biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells microbial-based biological products for livestock and plant/crop production. Founded circa 2011–2014 and headquartered in Coolum Beach, Queensland, the company operates with 11–50 employees and generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales across Australian beef, dairy, sheep, crop, pasture, viticulture, and consumer garden segments.

The company's product portfolio is organised into two pillars: animal probiotics (Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants, Probiotic Ultra for Ruminants, MYLO Calf, MYLO Cow) and plant biostimulants (Great Land Plus, built on the proprietary AmpliStim platform), with Naturalift as a recent consumer garden extension. The underlying technology centres on identifying and genetically sequencing naturally occurring beneficial microbes and combining them into proprietary multi-strain consortia — notably Lactobacillus casei, L. buchneri, and L. paracasei — with Probiotic Ultra delivering up to 130 billion live microbes per gram. Products are validated through an extensive independent trial network including Charles Sturt University, University of Queensland, Agriculture Victoria, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and the Beef Cattle Research Council, with results published in the Journal of Translational Animal Science.

Terragen sells through a direct e-commerce storefront (shop.terragen.com.au), dedicated regional sales managers for large-scale feedlots (10,000+ head), and agricultural reseller channels, with a 'Where to Buy' locator. Pricing is per-unit: probiotics range from A$33 to A$550, and Great Land Plus treatment costs A$55 per hectare inclusive of application. As of February 2026 the company held pro forma cash of approximately A$9.8M after raising A$7M via institutional placement, and is actively pursuing international expansion into the North American beef market via Canadian feedlot trials and partnerships.

Name

Terragen Biotech

Legal name

Terragen Holdings Limited

Website

https://terragen.com.au

Company type

Public

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Terragen Biotech is an Australian agricultural biotechnology company (ASX: TGH) that develops and sells microbial probiotic and biostimulant products — including Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants, MYLO, and Great Land Plus — for livestock producers, crop and pasture farmers, and home gardeners across Australia, with emerging Canadian expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Biologicals

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Animal Food Manufacturing (31111), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Antibiotic Health & Performance Supplements (Immune, Gut Health, Stress/Heat Support) (AFADALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fermentation-Derived Proteins (Precision Fermentation, Biomass Fermentation) (AFAJAHAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural biologicals
• Livestock probiotics
• Soil biostimulants
• Animal feed supplements
• Microbial biotechnology

Headquarters

HQ city

Coolum Beach

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Biological Products: Sale of biological products for animal health including Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants, Probiotic Ultra, and MYLO products for calves and cows. Products are sold directly through e-commerce and through regional distribution.
2. Plant Biostimulants: Sale of Great Land Plus soil conditioner and biostimulant products for crop and pasture applications. Sold through agricultural resellers and direct channels.
3. Consumer Garden Products: Sale of Naturalift organic plant probiotic range for home gardens through online channels and nationwide shipping.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Terragen Biotech develops and manufactures biological products using naturally occurring live microbial strains for agricultural applications. Its product portfolio includes dry probiotic feed supplements for ruminants (cattle, calves, sheep), liquid soil biostimulants for crops and pasture, and consumer-grade plant probiotics for home gardens. Products are sold under proprietary brands including Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants, MYLO Calf/Cow, Great Land Plus, and Naturalift.

Product overview

Terragen Biotech is an agricultural biologicals company that manufactures and sells biological products for improving animal wellbeing, soil quality, and plant growth. The portfolio consists of two main product lines: animal health products (Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants, Terragen Probiotic Ultra for Ruminants, MYLO Calf, MYLO Cow) focused on livestock feed supplements that improve gut health, feed conversion, and productivity in cattle and sheep; and plant health products (Great Land Plus soil biostimulant) for improving crop yields and soil microbiology. The company also recently launched Naturalift as its first consumer-grade garden product. All products are backed by independent university research and peer-reviewed studies, with a proprietary technology platform built on naturally occurring live microbial strains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MYLO®: Animal feed supplement for calves and cows, proven to improve calf health, rumen development, weaning weights, and milk production.
• Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants™
• Terragen Probiotic Ultra for Ruminants™
• Great Land Plus®
• Naturalift

Products and services

• Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants A dry probiotic feed supplement designed to increase productivity in beef and dairy cattle, calves, and sheep. Contains a proprietary blend of microbes that supports animal health, improves feed conversion, and delivers a positive return on investment.
• Terragen Probiotic Ultra for Ruminants A high-potency concentrated probiotic specifically developed for commercial beef feedlot environments. Each 500g pack delivers up to 10,000 low-dose applications containing 130 billion live microbes per gram, supporting gut health, feed conversion, and carcass quality in large-scale operations.
• MYLO Calf A groundbreaking probiotic formula proven to improve calf health, rumen development, and weaning weights. Independent University of Queensland research showed calves were 8.4% heavier at weaning compared to control groups.
• MYLO Cow A probiotic formula proven to improve cow health and milk production. Farmers report reduced somatic cell counts, improved feed conversion, and better overall herd health while providing a strong return on investment.
• Great Land Plus A patented liquid biostimulant made with AmpliStim technology that accelerates plant growth, makes nutrients more available to plants, improves soil microbiome, and enhances plant ability to withstand stress. Used across pastures, crops, and horticulture.
• Naturalift Terragen's first consumer garden product - an organic plant probiotic range designed for Australian home gardens. Brings agricultural-grade microbial innovation to lawns, patios, balconies, vegetable gardens, and backyard veggie patches.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6% increased average daily weight gain in beef feedlot cattle using Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025First international research trial for Probiotic for Ruminants in Canada. Two-phase Canadian feedlot trial evaluating TPR's effect on cattle growth performance, carcass quality, and gut-immune function under North American conditions. Phase one: 60 days; Phase two: 300 days.
• Charles Sturt University (CSU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Collaborative research partnership conducting feedlot trials on Probiotic for Ruminants. Trial in 264 purebred Angus steers over 106 days demonstrated improved average daily gain, feed efficiency, and carcass value. Results published in Journal of Translational Animal Science.
• University of QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent research by Good Clinical Practice Research Centre at UQ School Veterinary Science. Double-blinded, controlled, randomised study evaluating MYLO efficacy on calf live weight. Calves in test group were 8.4% heavier at weaning.
• University of CalgarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in Canadian feedlot trial alongside AAFC and Beef Cattle Research Council, assessing probiotic technology in North American beef production systems.
• Beef Cattle Research CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian research partner in international feedlot trial evaluating TPR performance in major global beef market.
• Agriculture VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership demonstrating that Terragen Probiotic for Ruminants lowered methane intensity by 30% and improved average daily gain by 24% in lambs.
• LaconikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology enabler for on-farm trials conducting independent replicated commercial-scale assessment of Great Land Plus in commercial silage maize system. 13 replicated data sets demonstrated 12% yield increase and up to 20x ROI.
• Elders Rural ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for lentil trial in South Australia confirming GLP's role in supporting crop establishment and vigour under challenging seasonal conditions.
• Greenham AustraliacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTerragen Probiotic for Ruminants included on Greenham Never Ever Program Eligible Products List - certification for grass-fed, antibiotic-free, hormone-free, GMO-free sustainable beef production.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Alltech: Global animal nutrition and crop science company with significant microbial and fermentation-based product lines (e.g., Yea-Sacc, Bioplex, Bio-Mos). Competes in the same on-farm animal productivity and crop biostimulant categories as Terragen but with broader portfolio and global reach.
• Kemin Industries: Global ingredient manufacturer serving animal nutrition, aquaculture, pet food, and crop science. Overlaps with Terragen's animal and plant biostimulant product categories but operates a much broader portfolio across multiple species and geographies.
• Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen): Global microbial solutions leader formed via the 2024 merger of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes, with large animal health, plant, and food microbial portfolios. Overlaps with Terragen's Lactobacillus probiotic and biostimulant categories but at vastly greater scale and geographic footprint.
• Phibro Animal Health: Publicly traded animal health and nutrition company with nutritional specialty products, vaccines, and mineral nutrition. Competes with Terragen in the livestock productivity and health category but with a much broader portfolio and pharmaceutical-grade positioning.

Direct peers

• Anpario: UK-listed producer of natural feed additives including probiotics, essential oils, and acidifiers for livestock. Similar size and product philosophy to Terragen, with comparable customer segments in beef, dairy, and poultry producers.
• Diamond V: US-based animal nutrition company built around proprietary microbial fermentation technology for cattle, swine, and poultry. Directly comparable to Terragen's fermentation-based animal productivity story with overlapping customer base of commercial livestock producers.
• Lallemand Animal Nutrition: Canadian-headquartered global supplier of microbial-based products for animal nutrition, with deep focus on rumen-specific probiotics, forage inoculants, and yeast derivatives. Highly comparable to Terragen's ruminant probiotic and forage-oriented product lines, with overlapping customer base of beef and dairy producers.
• AB Vista (AB Agri): Animal nutrition business supplying feed enzymes, probiotics, and speciality ingredients to the swine, poultry, and ruminant sectors. Comparable to Terragen in deploying microbial/biological products to improve livestock performance, with established global distribution.
• Agrimprove (Royal Agrifirm Group): Specialist feed-additive and animal nutrition business within Royal Agrifirm Group, focused on natural solutions for livestock health and performance. Comparable to Terragen's microbial-based animal productivity proposition, with a pan-European distribution footprint.

Emerging players

• BioResource International: US-based smaller company developing natural feed additives and fermentation-derived proteins for poultry and swine, with extension into ruminants. Comparable technology platform (microbial fermentation) and emerging-stage scale, similar to Terragen's commercialization trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/terragenb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCahMAdF-cWY8H-F19387lJA
• Facebookfacebook.com/terragenAU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terragen-aus-nz
• Instagraminstagram.com/terragenau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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

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