De Land Bouwers

What De Land Bouwers does

De Land Bouwers is a Dutch non-profit agricultural innovation platform based in Twente, Overijssel, operating as a neutral connector between approximately 50 stakeholders including farmers, educational institutions, water boards, municipalities, and provincial authorities. Formerly known as Mineral Valley Twente, the organization shifted its mandate from soil health and mineral reuse to accelerating the broader transition to sustainable rural areas while safeguarding the income models of agrarian entrepreneurs. Its offering is organized around four core programs — Water+ (water management), Verdienmodel+ (alternative revenue models), Bodem+ (soil quality), and Inspiratie+ (education) — supported by practical pilots in drone seeding, drip irrigation, agroforestry, willow cultivation, methane/ammonia monitoring, and biochar applications.

The organization's technological components include the CirCOWlair data dashboard (developed with Farm Result) that aggregates soil, crop, and animal health data, drone-based multispectral and AI-driven grass quality analysis (partner: Robor), and the Methan Monitor for dairy emissions tracking across 60 participating farmers. Outputs include a public knowledge bank, educational modules such as 'Mijn leefomgeving en ik' distributed free to primary schools, and quantifiable pilot results such as 15-30% ammonia emission reductions and 25% increases in silage protein content via bean-maize mixed cultivation. De Land Bouwers does not sell products or services commercially; instead, it operates on project-based funding from provincial governments (Overijssel, Noord-Brabant, Gelderland), national programs (TKI Agri & Food, Ministry of LVVN), industry organizations (ZuivelNL, LTO), and stakeholder contributions, with 7 employees coordinating the broader network.

Name

De Land Bouwers

Legal name

De Land Bouwers

Website

https://delandbouwers.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

De Land Bouwers is a Dutch non-profit agricultural innovation platform connecting ~50 stakeholders — farmers, water boards, universities, and provincial governments — to pilot sustainable farming practices across Twente/Overijssel via four programs covering water, soil, alternative revenue models, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

CEA Monitoring, Sensors & Automation Software (SCADA, IoT, Climate/Recipe Control) (AFAAAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR) (EUABABAA)

Keywords

• Sustainable agriculture consulting
• Agricultural innovation platform
• Soil health programs
• Water management agriculture
• Farm knowledge network

Headquarters

HQ city

Twente

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Multi-stakeholder collaboration funding: The organization operates through collaborative funding from approximately 50 stakeholders including provincial governments, water management boards, educational institutions, and agricultural organizations. Revenue appears to come from subsidies, project funding, and stakeholder contributions rather than direct product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

De Land Bouwers is a non-profit agricultural innovation platform that facilitates practical pilots, knowledge sharing, and collaborative projects among approximately 50 stakeholders to accelerate the transition toward sustainable rural areas. It delivers four core programs (Water+, Verdienmodel+, Bodem+, Inspiratie+) along with practical pilots, a CirCOWlair data dashboard, and an educational curriculum for primary schools, all funded through grants and subsidies from provincial, governmental, and industry partners.

Product overview

De Land Bouwers is an agricultural knowledge and innovation organization that serves as a connector between farmers, researchers, governments, and businesses in the Twente region of the Netherlands. Their offering consists of four core programs: Water+ (water management solutions), Verdienmodel+ (alternative revenue models), Bodem+ (soil quality improvement), and Inspiratie+ (educational initiatives). These programs are supported by practical pilots and research projects, a knowledge bank with publications, and data platforms like the CirCOWlair dashboard for farm management. The organization does not sell a traditional software product but rather facilitates knowledge exchange, pilot projects, and network formation to accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programma Water + Program focused on sustainable water management solutions for agricultural businesses, including water storage, blue services, and drought-resistant cropping.
• Programma Verdienmodel + Program exploring alternative revenue models for farmers, including nature-inclusive agriculture, agroforestry, circular economy approaches, and new business models for agricultural enterprises.
• Programma Bodem + Program dedicated to soil quality improvement through research on soil life, organic matter management, compost application, and innovative soil cultivation techniques.
• Programma Inspiratie + Inspiration program featuring educational initiatives such as 'Mijn leefomgeving en ik' for primary schools, teaching children about sustainability, food production, and nature through interactive modules.
• CirCOWlair Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• Organic matter in soil increased by 0.25% average on participating parcels over 3 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

101 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VKONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural knowledge network organization that is a core partner in multiple De Land Bouwers projects including CirCOWlair data dashboard and drip irrigation projects.
• Loonbedrijf De SchalmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor company involved in the CirCOWlair project providing agricultural services and expertise.
• Aeres Hogeschool DrontencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university of applied sciences leading the ammonia and methane reduction pilot, part of a consortium of six educational institutions.
• Van Hall LarensteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university of applied sciences partner in ammonia/methane pilot and Silphie research projects.
• HAS Green AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural university of applied sciences participating in the ammonia and methane reduction educational consortium.
• YuvertaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural education institution participating in the ammonia and methane reduction consortium.
• Coöperatie Gebiedscollectief Noordoost – TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperative organization working on water services pilot addressing water management challenges for farmers.
• Waterschap VechtstromencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management board, key stakeholder in Blue Services and water-related projects across Twente.
• Provincie OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government providing funding and strategic support for agricultural transition projects.
• VitensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrinking water company involved in Blue Services pilot addressing water management challenges.
• Van AalsburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany specializing in sustainable willow products, providing expertise and excursion opportunities for willow cultivation pilot.
• Building BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational transition program for biobased building, partner in willow cultivation research for construction applications.
• MOVO-ZadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company initiating and coordinating sustainable feed crop cultivation projects in Overijssel.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading agricultural research institution providing scientific expertise and conducting official tests for sustainable cultivation projects.
• FarmupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural organization providing project guidance and political link for sustainable feed projects.
• Universität HohenheimminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman university collaborating on bean-maize mixed cultivation research.
• Energiepark HahnennestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman energy park providing Silphie introduction and research development for sustainable crops.
• Van Hall LarensteincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences leading the Silphie (zonnekroon) research pilot examining cultivation and applications in construction materials.
• Aeres Hogeschool DrontencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead educational institution in the calf rearing knowledge project, coordinating consortium of research and industry partners.
• Universiteit Utrecht Faculteit DiergeneeskundecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterinary faculty providing expertise on calf health and management for the knowledge sharing project.
• LTO NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural farmers organization representing dairy sector interests in the calf rearing knowledge project.
• MSD Animal HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal health company participating in the calf rearing knowledge sharing initiative.
• Wageningen Bioveterinary ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute providing scientific expertise on calf health for the knowledge project.
• ZuivelNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy industry organization providing funding and industry perspective for calf rearing knowledge project.
• Agroforestry Netwerk OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network specifically focused on promoting and scaling agroforestry in Overijssel province, with its own governance structure including VKON, Ronde Aarde, LTO Noord, Decohof, Forestry Service Group, de Melkbrouwerij, and Rombouts Agroecologie.
• WMTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization conducting manure suitability measurements for the Woxajo manure processing pilot.
• Columbus Innovation Group (NL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation consultancy conducting recalculations for the Woxajo manure processing pilot.
• Farm ResultcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompany developing the CirCOWlair dashboard and associated apps for data-driven farm management.
• StawelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroad coalition including LTO, Landschap Overijssel and Landschapsfonds Enschede working on the struvite battery innovation.
• Gemeente EnschedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality of Enschede partnering on the struvite battery pilot and biochar project.
• University of TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical university providing research expertise for the struvite battery development project.
• Saxion Hogeschool EnschedecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences conducting laboratory tests for biochar and ammonia reduction research.
• Diverse agrariërscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproximately 40 farmers participating in various sustainable feed cultivation and nitrate reduction projects.
• Louis Bolk InstituutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute providing expertise on sustainable agriculture and contributing to Blue Services planning.
• DeltarescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute developing theoretical risk maps for surface runoff validation in Twente.
• LTO NoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural farmers organization and founding member of Agroforestry Network Overijssel.
• DecohofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany hosting agroforestry workshops and demonstrations in Dalfsen.
• De MelkbrouwerijminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy company participating in Agroforestry Network Overijssel initiatives.
• SaatbauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company providing breeding work and seed supply for sustainable cultivation projects.
• DLV AdviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural consultancy providing advice on acids and fertilization for sustainable cultivation projects.
• Van IperenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany providing soil scanning and advisory services for sustainable cultivation projects.
• Subsidiebureau NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidy bureau supporting project administration and evaluation.
• Loonbedrijf WassinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor providing machinery services for demonstration and test fields.
• TwencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste processing company producing compost from green and garden waste for soil improvement applications.
• DLV AdviescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural consultancy acting as project leader for the compost pilot, coordinating logistics between farmers and Twence.
• Ronde AardeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting agroforestry initiatives as part of the Agroforestry Network Overijssel.
• Forestry Service GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry service company providing expertise in agroforestry implementations.
• Rombouts AgroecologieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroecology specialist contributing to the Agroforestry Network Overijssel.
• Building BalanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational transition program for biobased building supporting willow cultivation applications.
• De Innovatie CoöperatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation cooperative facilitating the Klimaatkeren (climate turning) project on innovative soil processing.
• CLMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural research institute involved in nitrogen emission measurements project.
• ODTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization collecting data in the nitrogen emission project.
• MVT (Monteny Milieu Advies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental consultancy calling for KLW data contribution in nitrogen emission project.
• Farjon AdviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory firm involved in the Bermgrasslab Phase II project on roadside grass processing.
• LTO-NoordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural farmers organization participating in Bermgrasslab Phase II project.
• Gemeente WierdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality partnering on roadside grass processing for agricultural use.
• Gemeente HellendoornminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality participating in roadside grass processing research.
• EeckhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization involved in roadside grass processing project.
• Coöperatie Gebiedscollectief Noordoost – TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional cooperative providing practical experience with service packages for soil improvement and water retention.
• Kids4TwentecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational organization providing supplementary learning materials for the 'Mijn leefomgeving en ik' school program.
• Landschap OverijsselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape foundation providing funding and support for educational program on sustainability and agriculture.
• Twente BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development organization supporting the educational program.
• RabobankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking organization providing financial support for educational program development.
• MTS HuiskenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm owner/landowner participating in sustainable feed crop cultivation demonstration projects.
• MTS BeeneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm owner/landowner involved in sustainable cultivation projects.
• RoborcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology company providing drone and AI-based mowing optimization systems for precision agriculture.
• LimagraincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company partnering on grass day events and sustainable forage cultivation.
• ABZ DiervoedingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal feed company organizing grass day events and providing forage expertise.
• EversminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany involved in grass day event organization and sustainable forage cultivation.
• ELON (Experimenteerlocatie Oost Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperimental location for agriculture in East Netherlands participating in sustainable cultivation projects.
• Project Twentse EiwittelersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject focused on protein cultivation in Twente, participant in sustainable forage projects.
• Eiwit van Twents LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative for protein from Twente land, led by Els Uijterlinde, focusing on increasing own-grown protein.
• Louis Bolk InstituutcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute where Nick van Eekeren serves as program coordinator for Sustainable Livestock & Agrobiodiversity and professor of Regenerative Grassland Systems at WUR.
• De Marke Agro-innovatiecentrum (WUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWageningen Livestock Research innovation center contributing to Klimaatkeren project.
• Water4AllminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization involved in drip irrigation testing and water management research.
• Melkveebedrijf Erve LemhorstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy farm hosting drip irrigation research along the Dinkel river.
• Loon- en grondverzetbedrijf VolkerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContractor and earthmoving company conducting yield measurements for drip irrigation pilot.
• NoaberboerenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable cooperative farming initiative where Gertjan Stokkers will promote organic farming practices.
• ABZ DiervoedingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal feed company organizing grass day educational events with De Land Bouwers.
• MOVO-ZadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed company partnering on Silphie research for biomass and biobased applications.
• TAUW B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental consultancy measuring ammonia emission reduction from misting systems.
• Bij de OorsprongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm family developing the misting system for manure treatment with microorganisms and carbon products.
• Familie ExtercatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily farm hosting misting system pilot for ammonia reduction research.
• diverse melkveehouderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner8 dairy farmers participating in the Circulaire Data pilot project on data-driven farm management.
• ForFarmerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal feed company involved in catch crop cultivation optimization after silage maize.
• AgrariërscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual farmers participating in catch crop optimization research projects.
• Waterschap VechtstromencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater management board participating in Bermgrasslab projects for roadside grass processing.
• GemeentencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple municipalities collaborating on roadside grass as agricultural soil improver projects.
• AgrariërscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarmers receiving and applying processed roadside grass as soil improver.
• Vijf experimenteergebieden KringlooplandbouwcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Agriculture designated five experimental areas for circular agriculture transition, including Twente.
• VKONcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural knowledge network coordinating PAVEx experimental area Twente with six participating farmers.
• Coöperatie De SmaakmakerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of approximately 40 food producers developing short supply chains in Twente.
• AanstreekelijkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional food initiative being explored for partnership in Twente food chain development.
• Hallo BoerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect-to-consumer farm initiative being explored for partnership.
• De KetenverkortersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on shortening food supply chains being explored for partnership.
• Twente MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional marketing organization partnering to position Twente as a food region.
• Universiteit UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research institution studying regenerative agriculture business models in Friesland and Twente.
• Universiteit Groningen (RUG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity researching regenerative agriculture business models commissioned by Ministry of Agriculture.
• Puur voor de SmaakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood quality initiative being explored for partnership.
• Wageningen UniversiteitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity conducting student projects on Twents Merk and energy-neutral transport for Smaakmakers.
• Saxion HogeschoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of applied sciences conducting student projects on logistics and product development for Smaakmakers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• LTO Noord: Regional branch of the largest Dutch agricultural employers' organization, representing farmer interests across the northern Netherlands. Comparable in farmer-facing stakeholder convening, but operates as a broad advocacy body rather than a project-driven innovation platform.
• Louis Bolk Instituut: Dutch research institute focused on sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, and agrobiodiversity. Directly comparable research and pilot orientation, and a current partner on De Land Bouwers projects, but operates at a national scale as a more established research body.
• Wageningen University & Research (WUR): Leading global agricultural research institution. Comparable in providing scientific expertise and validation for sustainable cultivation pilots, and currently a core partner, but operates at vastly larger national/international scale as an established research university.
• TKI Agri & Food: Dutch top consortium for knowledge and innovation in agri-food, funding public-private research partnerships. Comparable in funding and coordinating Dutch agricultural innovation projects, and a current financial partner on the Klimaatkeren project, though operating at national policy level.
• Innovatie Netwerk: Dutch innovation platform historically focused on rural area and agricultural transition themes. Comparable in operating as a multi-stakeholder innovation intermediary working on rural transitions, though at a broader national and cross-sector scope.

Direct peers

• CLM Onderzoek en Advies: Dutch research and advisory organization focused on sustainable agriculture, nature-inclusive farming, and emission reduction. Comparable in providing measurement and pilot support for sustainable farming practices, and currently a partner on nitrogen emissions projects.
• BoerenNatuur: Dutch collective of farmer cooperatives focused on agricultural nature management and biodiversity. Comparable multi-stakeholder model aimed at helping farmers adopt sustainable practices and access collective funding, with a similar neutral-convening character in the Dutch agricultural transition space.
• VKON: Dutch agricultural knowledge network serving a similar convening role for farmers and stakeholders. Directly comparable as both organizations operate as network-based agricultural knowledge intermediaries in the Netherlands, and VKON is already a core partner on multiple De Land Bouwers projects.
• DLV Advies: Dutch agricultural advisory firm providing consultancy to farmers on cultivation, fertilization, and soil. Comparable in pilot project leadership and farmer-facing advisory services, and currently a core partner leading the compost pilot, though commercially oriented rather than non-profit.

Regional players

• Coöperatie Gebiedscollectief Noordoost-Twente: Regional cooperative providing service packages for soil improvement and water management in the Twente region. Directly comparable as a regional agricultural collective operating in the same Twente geography, and a core partner on water-related pilots.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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