FGS Organics

What FGS Organics does

FGS Organics Ltd is a UK agricultural soil improvement specialist that supplies, hauls and applies organic fertilisers — digestate, paper sludge/crumb, compost and gypsum — to farmland across the South and East of England. The company serves UK farmers, anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators, paper-industry by-product producers, and an emerging viticulture customer base, delivering end-to-end service from soil sampling and compliance documentation through to spreading and field-level traceability records.

The core technical stack centres on specialist precision spreading equipment — Vredo self-propelled and trailed trailing-shoe applicators, umbilical trailing-hose systems, and shallow disc injectors operated by trained competent personnel, supplemented by a Zunhammer 18,500-litre twin-axle tanker with 12-metre trailing shoe boom. FGS Organics has built a bespoke in-house mapping and compliance IT platform that captures real-time spreading and haulage tonnages, field maps, permits, risk assessments and per-field application rates, with tablets issued to each spreader operator. Compliance capability is anchored by FACTS- and WAMITAB-qualified advisors and UKAS-accredited ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

Revenue is generated on a service-based, project/contract pricing model through direct consultative sales by qualified advisors and event-driven lead generation (Groundswell, Agri South, Weald of Kent Ploughing Match, Farming for Clean Air, Lets Recycle Live). The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified Heathcote Holdings group, drawing on sister companies (FGS Agri, FGS Pilcher, Envar, Countrystyle Recycling, Verigreen) for integrated waste-to-fertiliser flows and civil works. Public revenue, funding history and customer revenue splits are not disclosed.

Name

FGS Organics

Legal name

FGS Organics Ltd

Website

https://fgsorganics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FGS Organics Ltd supplies, hauls and applies organic fertilisers — digestate, paper sludge, compost and gypsum — to farmland across the South and East of England, serving UK farmers, AD plant operators, paper producers and vineyards with precision spreading and FACTS/WAMITAB-qualified compliance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Soil Improvement Services

NAICS

Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531), Compost Manufacturing (325315)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertilizer Application Services & Equipment (Spreading, Injection, Variable-Rate Application) (AFABABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF), Anaerobic Digestion (AD) & Biogas/RNG Production (Organics Feedstocks) (BPALAEAC), Compost Product Distribution, Retail & Landscape Supply (Bulk/Bagged) (BPALAEAI), Manure & Organic Residuals Feedstock Supply (Farm Organics for AD/RNG) (EUAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Organic fertiliser supply
• Agricultural soil improvement
• Digestate application services
• Precision fertiliser spreading
• Agricultural compliance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pluckley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Fertiliser Supply and Application Services: FGS Organics generates revenue through the supply, haulage, and application of organic fertilisers (digestate, paper sludge, compost, gypsum) to agricultural land. Services include identifying correct fertilisers to suit crop requirements, soil sampling and analysis, compliance documentation, and managed fertiliser supply, delivery and application. Revenue is project/contract-based based on service scope.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FGS Organics supplies, hauls and applies organic fertilisers — digestate (from anaerobic digestion), paper sludge/crumb, compost, and gypsum — to agricultural land, primarily in the South and East of England. The company provides a complete end-to-end service covering fertiliser selection, soil sampling and analysis, compliance documentation, risk assessments, haulage, and precision application using specialist Vredo equipment, with full traceability recorded through an in-house IT system.

Product overview

FGS Organics is an agricultural soil improvement specialist offering a comprehensive suite of organic fertiliser products and services. The core product portfolio centres on digestate biofertiliser (both liquid and solid forms from anaerobic digestion), paper crumble from papermaking, compost, and gypsum. These products are complemented by specialist application services using precision equipment (trailing shoe applicators, umbilical systems, and disc injectors), agricultural haulage, storage solutions, viticulture preparation, and compliance support. The company provides end-to-end service covering product sourcing, transport, documentation, application, and traceability recording.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digestate Supply & Spreading Supply and precision application of digestate biofertiliser (liquid and solid/digestate fibre) produced from anaerobic digestion plants, delivering nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur for crop nutrition on agricultural land.
• Paper Sludge Supply & Spreading (Paper Crumble) Supply and land application of paper crumble, a by-product of papermaking and recycling, used to improve soil organic matter, nutrient content, water retention and enable carbon storage.
• Compost Supply & Spreading Supply, delivery and application of compost as an organic fertiliser and soil improver across the South and East of England.
• Gypsum Supply Supply of gypsum to agricultural customers for soil improvement, helping to adjust soil pH and improve soil structure.
• Application of Fertilisers Specialist precision application service using trailing shoe applicators, umbilical trailing hose, and trailed shallow disc injectors operated by trained competent operators to place fertilisers accurately and maximise crop uptake.
• Agricultural Haulage A range of agricultural haulage options for transporting organic fertilisers and related materials using the company's tanker and tipper fleet.
• Compliance Services FACTS/WAMITAB qualified advisor service covering compliance documentation, risk assessments, soil sampling, Environment Agency communications and full traceability records for cross-compliance audits.
• Digestate Storage Storage solutions for digestate to support AD plant operators with appropriate storage facilities between application windows.
• Viticulture Services Vineyard and orchard soil preparation services including ground preparation, civil works, drainage and vine planting assistance through sister company partnerships.
• Temporary Access Trackway Short-term and long-term hire of temporary access trackway boards for site access.
• Carbon Sequestration Service focused on capturing and storing carbon dioxide through soil health improvement using organic fertilisers such as compost, digestate and paper crumble.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced reliance on artificial fertilisers through use of organic alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• FGS PilchercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2023Combined Heathcote Holdings group collaboration on Upper Stone Vineyard project where FGS Organics provided ground preparation and FGS Pilcher provided complete civil work package including drainage, utilities and infrastructure.
• Ovenden AllworkssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2023Partnership for seaweed clearance operations along the Thanet coastline. Ovenden Allworks works with FGS Organics and Thanet District Council to harvest seaweed which is then used as organic fertiliser.
• Thanet District CouncilsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 July 2023Local government partner in seaweed clearance initiative. The council works with FGS Organics and Ovenden Allworks to clear beaches of seaweed with Environment Agency approval.
• Heathcote Holdings GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGS Organics is part of the Heathcote Holdings group of companies. This affiliation provides access to sister companies including FGS Agri, FGS Pilcher, FGS Industrial, FGS Plant, Habitat Regeneration, Envar, Countrystyle Recycling, Verigreen, Direct Enviro Services, Compact and Bale, and Four Jays. The group provides integrated solutions including waste management, recycling, and agricultural services.
• FGS AgricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Heathcote Holdings specialising in agricultural services. Companies work together on projects requiring combined expertise such as vineyard preparation and agricultural applications.
• FGS PilchercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Heathcote Holdings providing land drainage, civil engineering and habitat management services. Collaborated with FGS Organics on vineyard creation projects requiring ground preparation and civil works.
• Agro-Pro (Luke Wolfe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal business partnership with Luke Wolfe from Agro-Pro who specialises in cool climate viticulture and oenology. Worked with FGS Organics on Vine Farm Northbourne vineyard planting project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wynnstay Group: UK agricultural supplies group serving farmers with fertilisers, seed and agronomy. Comparable distribution and crop nutrition model to FGS Organics' fertiliser supply and spreading services.
• Agrii (Origin Enterprises): UK agronomy services provider supplying crop nutrition advice, soil testing and fertiliser recommendations to farmers. Highly comparable to FGS Organics' soil sampling, FACTS-qualified advisory and fertiliser application proposition.
• Frontier Agriculture: Major UK grain marketing and crop inputs business offering fertiliser supply, soil management and precision agronomy. Comparable in serving UK farmers with crop nutrition products and application support.
• Agrovista: UK agronomy and crop protection distributor offering soil testing, nutrition planning and precision services. Overlaps with FGS Organics on farmer-facing soil and fertiliser advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Severn Trent: Large UK water utility that recycles biosolids to agricultural land, including land application and compliance. Operates the same waste-to-land model at much greater scale, including in overlapping Midlands/South geographies.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: UK arm of global waste management group operating composting, anaerobic digestion and organics recycling. Comparable organics processing and application footprint, though at much broader waste-management scale.
• Thames Water: UK water utility engaged in biosolids recycling and land application, working with contractors including FGS Agri. Comparable waste-by-product-to-land application model at incumbent scale.
• FCC Environment: UK waste management operator with composting and organics treatment capabilities, producing compost and digestate-type outputs. Comparable end-of-waste organic outputs applied to land.
• Anglian Water: UK water utility recycling biosolids to farmland through its @one Alliance and agricultural partners. Comparable organics-to-land model and overlap with FGS Organics' digestate/biosolids application territory.

Emerging players

• SOYL (Frontier Agriculture): Precision soil and crop nutrition service within Frontier Agriculture offering variable-rate applications and soil mapping. Overlaps with FGS Organics on precision application technology and data-driven fertiliser recommendations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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