What Østdansk Landboforening does

Østdansk Landboforening is a Danish member-based agricultural advisory association founded in 1976 and headquartered in Rønnede, Sjælland, with regional offices in Holbæk and Rønne (Bornholm, opened September 2026). It serves farmers and agricultural businesses across eastern Denmark through four advisory pillars: Economics (Økonomi), Crop Production (Planteavl), Property & Law (Ejendom & Jura), and Payroll & HR (Løn & HR). The organization operates a coordinated, team-based advisory model in which multiple specialists (crop production consultants, economic consultants, legal advisors) jointly serve each member farm across seasonal planning, EU subsidies, generational succession, ESG and climate compliance, accounting, and certification.

The underlying technology consists of conventional domain-specific digital tools rather than proprietary platforms: MarkOnline and Næsgaard Mark integrations for crop rotation and nitrogen quota planning, a bespoke Nitrogen Quota Calculator allowing farmers to model impacts of regulatory changes using their CVR number, drone-based imagery under the Præcisionsjordbrug (precision farming) service, the Plantenyt weekly newsletter, and the AgroMarkets commodity-trading advisory product. The technology differentiator is domain specialization in Danish and EU agricultural regulation, not platform architecture.

Commercially, Østdansk runs a subscription-style membership model supplemented by transactional fees for courses (e.g., ADR certification at 650 DKK, sprayer certificates), events (Agromek trips at 250 DKK for non-members, free for members), and seasonal trading meetings (AgroMarkets HandelsInfo at 470 DKK for members, 570 DKK for non-members). Member benefits include preferential pricing and negotiated partner discounts such as the 30% Eurofins water-testing discount. GTM is sales-led via direct in-person engagement at the three offices, the 'Bliv medlem' membership pathway, weekly newsletters, social media, and over 40 years of organized Agromek fair participation. The organization is a private nonprofit association with no parent company, no public listing, and no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Østdansk Landboforening

Legal name

Østdansk Landboforening

Website

https://ostdansk.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Østdansk Landboforening is a Danish member-based agricultural advisory association serving farmers and agricultural SMBs in eastern Denmark (Sjælland and Bornholm) with integrated economics, crop production, property/law, and HR advisory services from three regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Advisory Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Support Activities for Crop Production (1151), Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Farm Business Management & Budgeting Advisory (AFACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Irrigation, Water & Energy Efficiency Operations Advisory (AFACAJAM), Capital Projects & Farm Expansion Advisory (Feasibility, Site Planning, ROI) (AFACAJAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural advisory services
• Crop production consulting
• Farm accounting services
• Agricultural property law
• Generational succession planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Rønnede

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees from farmers and agricultural businesses. Members receive discounted rates on courses, events, and advisory services compared to non-members.
2. Professional Training Courses: Fee-based professional certification and training courses including ADR dangerous goods transport certification and sprayer certificate renewal courses. Prices vary between members and non-members.
3. Event Participation Fees: Revenue from organized events such as trips to Agromek agricultural fair. Members attend free while non-members pay 250 DKK per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Østdansk Landboforening is a membership-based Danish agricultural advisory association that provides farmers and agricultural businesses with consulting across four pillars: economics (accounting, tax, business strategy, generational succession), crop production (field planning, precision farming, EU subsidies, soil analysis), property and law (real estate transactions, family law, contracts), and payroll/HR. Members pay annual fees to access discounted advisory services, professional training courses, and exclusive member benefits such as discounted water testing through partner laboratories.

Product overview

Østdansk Landboforening is a Danish agricultural advisory association offering a comprehensive suite of advisory services organized into four main pillars: Economics (Økonomi), Crop Production (Planteavl), Property & Law (Ejendom & Jura), and Payroll & HR (Løn & HR). The core advisory services are supplemented by specialized sub-brands and tools including AgroMarkets for commodity market advisory, InterCount for accounting services, and Plantenyt as a newsletter. The organization also provides precision farming services using drone imagery, ESG and climate advisory, and operates the Grøn Trepart sustainability initiative. Educational services include ADR dangerous goods transport courses, pesticide certification courses, and AgroMarkets HandelsInfo meetings. The company operates from three offices in Rønnede, Holbæk, and Rønne (Bornholm), serving agricultural members across eastern Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AgroMarkets Commodity trading advisory service providing updates on raw material markets, crop prices, fertilizers, and financial strategies for agricultural businesses.
• InterCount Accounting and financial management service offering tools for bookkeeping, budget management, and financial reporting for agricultural businesses.
• Plantenyt Weekly newsletter service providing updates on crop production topics including field activities, regulatory matters, subsidy schemes, and plant protection.
• Præcisionsjordbrug (Precision Farming) Advanced farming technology service including drone imagery for field monitoring and precision agriculture techniques.
• Grøn Trepart (Green Partnership Initiative) Green partnership initiative focused on sustainability, including local green partnerships and Baltic Sea initiatives for members.
• ESG & Klima Advisory Environmental, social, and governance advisory services including climate initiatives and sustainability reporting for agricultural businesses.
• Seniorklubben (Senior Club) Senior club organizing cultural and social activities for senior members of the association.
• ADR Dangerous Goods Transport Certification Course Fee-based professional certification course for ADR dangerous goods transport at 650 DKK per participant (+ VAT), including materials, coffee, cake, and certificate. Course valid for 5 years; price tax deductible.
• AgroMarkets HandelsInfo Meetings Seasonal trading information meetings at 470 DKK for members and 570 DKK for non-members, including sandwich and networking opportunities.
• Bus Tour Cultural Events Day trip events such as Viking Ship Museum and Egholm Museum visits at 650 DKK per person, including transport, entrance, guide, meals, and coffee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% discount on drinking water analyses for members through Eurofins partnership

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eurofins Miljø Vand A/SminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEurofins Miljø Vand A/S provides drinking water analysis services to Østdansk members. L&F (Landbrug & Fødevarer) members receive a 30% discount on drinking water analyses through this partnership. Eurofins is a Danish laboratory and part of the Eurofins Group operating under the motto 'Testing for life.' Members should reference code 824050 when contacting Eurofins sales department.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Familielandbruget: Danish family-farmer association providing agricultural advisory and policy advocacy, comparable as a membership-based organization serving Danish farmers with similar support services.
• AgriNord: Member-based agricultural advisory association in Northern Jutland offering economics, crop production and regulatory advisory to farmers — the closest functional analogue to Østdansk in a different region.
• Centrovision: Danish regional agricultural advisory firm serving Sjælland and surrounding islands with multi-pillar advisory (crop production, economics, property), directly comparable in service model and customer segment to Østdansk.
• VKST (formerly Patriotisk Selskab): Long-established Danish agricultural advisory firm providing plant production, economics, and environmental advisory services to farmers — comparable multi-disciplinary advisory approach.

Broad incumbents

• DLBR (Dansk Landbrugs Rådgivning): National network that coordinates Danish agricultural advisory centres including regional Landboforeninger; sits one layer above Østdansk as the umbrella governance and shared-services structure.
• Landbrug & Fødevarer (L&F): National Danish agriculture and food industry association that regional Landboforeninger including Østdansk are affiliated with; provides umbrella benefits (e.g. Eurofins 30% discount) referenced in Østdansk's offering.
• SEGES Innovation: National Danish agricultural research and innovation arm embedded within Landbrug & Fødevarer, providing data, tools, and advisory frameworks that regional Landboforeninger such as Østdansk rely upon and extend to their members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ostdansk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/-stdansk-landbrugsr-dgivning

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 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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