Agref

What Agref does

AGREF spol. s r. o. is a privately held Slovak agricultural enterprise headquartered in Komárno – Ďulov Dvor, founded on 4 January 1991 and operating as a diversified small-to-medium business across crop production, livestock breeding, feed manufacturing, irrigation equipment services, and freight transport. The company cultivates 1,329 hectares of arable land (cereals, oilseeds, legumes; 1,021 hectares enrolled in organic transition with 448 hectares fully organic), operates a recognized pig breeding farm acquired in 1996 (breeding value 285.96 vs. threshold 100), and runs a feed mixture production facility at Ďulov Dvor with a granulation line commissioned in 2003 and 2,800-ton LIPP storage capacity for bioproducts.

The company's technology portfolio centers on agricultural irrigation and bio-inputs. Its core proprietary offering is the Fregat-KOMA pivot irrigator, which uses water pressure (operable from 0.35 MPa) for movement rather than electric or diesel power, and uniquely supports sector-mode reverse operation. AGREF also developed a hydrogenerator system for pivot sprinklers (delivering 20% fuel cost savings versus electric power plants) and holds registration for biological/natural products including BAKTOMIX UN microbiological soil preparation and Natúr BIKÁL 01/02 plant conditioners. In parallel, AGREF is the exclusive Slovak distributor for Italian irrigation brands OCMIS, Rossi, Watertech, and Vincenzi & Gibertini, and is the sole organization in Slovakia providing complete service for Fregat pivot irrigators plus Sigmatic reconstruction from electric to hydraulic drive.

Commercially, AGREF operates a sales-led, direct-distribution model serving Slovak agricultural producers, livestock farms, irrigation operators, and feed distributors via exhibitions (AGROKOMPLEX, AGROSALÓN), seminars and training, and practical demonstrations. Revenue mechanics span one-time product sales (feed, irrigation equipment, breeding stock, plant protection products), recurring service revenue (installation, repairs, operator training, spare parts), transport services on a per-shipment basis (domestic distribution plus TIR-certified European freight), and feed conversion economics from in-house pig farming. The business is highly vertically integrated, combining plant production, animal husbandry, feed manufacturing, and irrigation technology within a single corporate entity.

Name

Agref

Legal name

AGREF spol. s r. o.

Website

https://agref.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AGREF spol. s r. o. is a Slovak agricultural SME that produces feed mixtures, services and distributes irrigation equipment (including the proprietary water-pressure-powered Fregat-KOMA pivot), breeds pigs, cultivates cereals and oilseeds on 1,329 hectares (including organic acreage), and operates freight transport, serving domestic agricultural producers, livestock farms, and irrigation operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment and Services

NAICS

Other Crop Farming (1119), Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation & Water Management Input Retail (Drip Consumables, Fertigation) (AFABAJAI), Farm Hardware, Parts & Consumables Retail (Tools, PPE, Repair) (AFABAJAM)

Keywords

• Pivot irrigation systems
• Animal feed mixtures
• Pig breeding stock
• Microbiological soil preparation
• Agricultural freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Dulov

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Feed Mixtures Production: Production and sale of complete and supplementary feed mixtures as well as vitamin-mineral mixtures for all types and categories of farm animals. Products comply with new feed law and European standards.
2. Irrigation Equipment Sales and Service: Supply of new and renovated Fregat-KOMA pivot irrigators, general repairs, reconstruction of Sigmatic irrigators from electric to hydraulic drive, spare parts supply, and operator training.
3. Freight Transport Services: Distribution of manufactured feed mixtures and premixes within Slovakia, goods transport within Slovakia and to European countries using primarily MAN vehicles.
4. Pig Breeding and Sales: Breeding pig sales including breeding boars and breeding gilts, as well as fattening pig sales. The farm is recognized as a breeding operation since 2003.
5. Agricultural Production: Cultivation of cereals, oilseeds, and legumes on 1329 hectares including wheat, barley, corn, sunflower, and fodder peas. Includes both organic and conventional production.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AGREF is an integrated Slovak agricultural enterprise that manufactures and sells complete and supplementary feed mixtures for farm animals, supplies and services the globally unique Fregat-KOMA water-pressure-driven pivot irrigation system, distributes Italian irrigation equipment (OCMIS, Rossi, Watertech, Vincenzi & Gibertini), produces microbiological soil preparations and natural plant conditioners, breeds and sells pigs, cultivates cereals/oilseeds/legumes on 1,329 hectares, and provides commercial freight transport.

Product overview

AGREF is an agricultural company specializing in irrigation technology, feed production, crop farming, livestock breeding, and commercial transport. The core product portfolio centers on irrigation systems, particularly the Fregat-KOMA pivot sprinkler (the only water-pressure-driven pivot system globally) and Sigmatic irrigation reconstruction. The company distributes Italian OCMIS traveling sprinklers, Rossi sprinklers, Watertech water meters, and Vincenzi & Gibertini tractor pumps. Agricultural operations include production of complete and supplementary feed mixtures (EUROSTARTÉRY brand), crop cultivation across 1329 hectares (cereals, oilseeds, legumes), pig breeding, and commercial transport using MAN vehicles. Plant protection products include Natúr BIKÁL 01/02 plant conditioners and BAKTOMIX UN microbiological soil preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natúr BIKÁL 01: Plant conditioner made from natural substances (57% medicinal plant extract, 38% biohumus extract, 5% essential oils) for treating field crops, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. Stimulates plant growth, flowering, fruit setting, and protects against fungal diseases and pests.
• Natúr BIKÁL 02
• BAKTOMIX UN

Products and services

• Fregat-KOMA Pivot Irrigator The only pivot irrigation system in the world powered by water pressure rather than electricity. Features include sector (reversible) movement, stable spray nozzles, over-irrigation protection, fertigation device, mobile-phone operation signaling, and water meter installation. Operates from 0.35 MPa pressure. Targeted at agricultural producers in Slovakia.
• Sigmatic Irrigation System Reconstruction Reconstruction service that converts Sigmatic irrigation systems from electric drive to hydraulic drive, using Fregat propulsion, regulation, and safety components to achieve Fregat performance parameters. Targeted at operators of existing Sigmatic systems in Slovakia.
• Hydrogenerator for Pivot Sprinklers

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% fuel cost savings with hydrogenerator compared to electric power plants
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OCMIS (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Slovak distributor of OCMIS hose reel irrigation machines. AGREF provides distribution, installation support, and after-sales service for OCMIS products in Slovakia.
• Rossi (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Slovak distributor of Rossi sprinklers including R25SF, R25S, R25, R18S, R18, R15S, R15, R6, AB, V2, GT, GTS, REX, R3S, R3, R3V, and MICRO models.
• Watertech (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Slovak distributor of Watertech water meters for irrigation water measurement, including Delta-Sj-Sdc models in sizes 50-300mm.
• Vincenzi & Gibertini (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Slovak distributor of Vincenzi & Gibertini tractor pumps for irrigation applications, including submersible tractor pumps capable of pumping water from 120m depth.
• Plastika NitraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of PVC socket pressure pipes (DN 100 to DN 500) for pipe network repairs and construction.
• Lareter (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian supplier of PVC socket pressure pipes for irrigation pipe network installation and repairs.
• Herder (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of mowing baskets and mulchers mounted on CAT wheel excavators for hydromelioration canal mowing.
• NATURALIS, ABGHÖGminorOthersControl body that performs inspections for compliance with organic farming legislation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Valmont Industries: Owns Valley Irrigation, the world's largest pivot irrigation manufacturer. Direct competitor to AGREF in pivot irrigation equipment, with broad product portfolio and global dealer network that AGREF matches only at the country level in Slovakia.
• FirstFarms A/S: Danish-listed agribusiness operating crop and livestock production in Slovakia and other CEE countries. Closely comparable integrated crop-livestock business model, with a regional operating footprint that overlaps directly with AGREF's Slovak base.
• T-L Irrigation: US manufacturer of hydraulic pivot irrigation systems. Closely comparable to AGREF's Fregat-KOMA because both use water/hydraulic drive rather than electric pivots, addressing the same niche of off-grid and energy-efficient irrigation customers.
• Reinke Manufacturing: US pivot irrigation manufacturer with strong international dealer presence. Comparable to AGREF in pivot irrigation equipment offerings, with broader geographic footprint and broader product portfolio.
• OCMIS Group: Italian manufacturer of hose-reel traveling irrigation machines — both AGREF's exclusive supplier (for the Slovak market) and a competitor in the wider European irrigation equipment space. Product overlap in traveling sprinklers makes it a relevant peer despite the partnership relationship.
• Bauer Group: Austrian manufacturer of irrigation and slurry technology with strong Central European presence. Comparable to AGREF in pivot and traveling irrigation equipment, with similar regional focus and similar product breadth across irrigation hardware.
• Lindsay Corporation: US-listed global leader in pivot and lateral move irrigation (Zimmatic brand). Direct peer to AGREF in pivot irrigation technology and serves overlapping agricultural customer needs, with substantially greater scale and international reach.

Emerging players

• Irritec S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of irrigation systems and components with strong presence across Southern and Eastern Europe. Comparable to AGREF in irrigation equipment distribution and in geographic exposure to CEE agricultural markets.
• NaanDanJain: Israeli irrigation systems manufacturer with broad product portfolio (drip, sprinklers, pivot components). Comparable to AGREF in irrigation equipment breadth, with stronger international distribution and broader crop applications.

Broad incumbents

• Agrofert Group: Largest Czech/Slovak agricultural and food conglomerate. Operates across crop production, livestock, feed, and agricultural inputs at a scale orders of magnitude larger than AGREF; the dominant incumbent in the same regional agribusiness space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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