Healthy Soil b.v.

What Healthy Soil b.v. does

Healthy Soil b.v. is a Dutch private limited company (bv) headquartered in Emmen, Netherlands, founded in 2015 as an independent spin-off of N-xt Fertilizers to commercialize soil-health knowledge separately from the affiliated fertilizer product line. The company serves Dutch arable and livestock farmers with an integrated soil management platform built around three technical pillars: the Kinsey-Albrecht Bodemanalyse (a soil chemistry method focused on Calcium-Magnesium ratios and other cation balances on the clay-humus complex), the EC Bodemscan (per-square-meter EMI-based electrical conductivity field mapping), and Taakkaarten (variable-rate fertilization prescription maps readable by spreading machines). Healthy Soil has been the official European consultant for the Kinsey-Albrecht methodology since 2017, having completed multi-year training at Kinsey Agricultural Services in the US.

The company's offering is structured as a multi-year Soil Activation Program (SAP, formerly PAS), combining an initial Kinsey-Albrecht analysis and EC scan with annual recurring monitoring, fertilization planning, and ongoing advisory delivered through field-based soil advisors. Complementary offerings include the Boeren-Bodem Cursus (a three-day paid farmer training course), an online community platform (community.healthy-soil.com), an E-learning module, and a digital newsletter. SoilMasters, a 2019 joint venture with FleurenTech and Van den Borne Aardappelen, operates a self-serve web platform for ordering scans and managing task cards. The affiliated N-xt Fertilizers product line (Ferti-N, Ferti-Life, Ferti-Vital, N-xt N24S, etc.) provides biology-friendly fertilizer inputs that complement the advisory recommendations.

The business model combines subscription-style annual monitoring fees, one-time per-field soil scanning and analysis services, paid educational course revenue, and affiliated fertilizer product distribution through the N-xt commercial network and contractor (loonbedrijf) channels. The firm operates with 1-10 employees, has no external venture or private equity funding, and is not publicly traded. Customer acquisition relies primarily on field-based soil advisors, agricultural events (Topmaïs, Grasdag, Neal Kinsey seminars), and an extensive educational content marketing presence via the Vruchtbarebodem.nl website.

Name

Healthy Soil b.v.

Legal name

N-xt Fertilizers BV

Website

https://vruchtbarebodem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Agriculture Soil Management Services

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services (AFACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE)

Keywords

• Soil analysis services
• Precision agriculture consulting
• Soil health management
• Variable-rate fertilization
• Agricultural advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Soil Scanning and Analysis Services: Revenue is generated through EC soil scanning services (via the SoilMasters partnership) combined with Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis. These are sold as one-time scans per field with recurring annual monitoring subscriptions. Customers receive field-specific task cards for variable-rate fertilization.
2. Soil Management Consulting and Training: The company offers the Boeren-Bodem Cursus (Farmer Soil Course) — a three-day soil activation course — as a revenue-generating educational product. Additional consulting services provide ongoing advisement on soil and fertilization management plans.
3. Fertilizer Products (via N-xt Fertilizers): Healthy Soil b.v. emerged from and is closely linked to N-xt Fertilizers, which produces and sells specialized fertilizers (N-xt N24S, Ferti-N, Ferti-Life, Ferti-Vital, N-xt Bladmeststof, N-xt NKS). Fertilizers complement the soil management advice and are sold through the N-xt commercial network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Healthy Soil b.v. provides integrated soil health management services for Dutch agriculture, combining Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) soil scanning with the Kinsey-Albrecht Bodemanalyse methodology to assess and optimize soil mineral ratios at the clay-humus complex. Based on the analysis, the company generates variable-rate fertilization task cards (taakkaarten) for precision application of soil amendments and offers a multi-year Soil Activation Program (SAP) for ongoing soil restoration.

Product overview

Healthy Soil b.v. is an agricultural technology and consulting company offering an integrated soil management platform. The portfolio consists of SoilMasters (precision agriculture platform combining EMi soil scanning with data-driven task map generation), supported by core analytical services including Kinsey-Albrecht Bodemanalyse and EC Bodemscan. The offering includes N-xt Fertilizers product line (urea-based and biology-supporting fertilizers) and educational programs (Boeren-Bodem Cursus / SAP). Soil Services Int. provides consulting, while a Community Platform enables peer knowledge exchange. The system centers on the principle that feeding the soil (not the plant) creates optimal conditions for crop health and yield.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinsey-Albrecht Bodemanalyse: A soil analysis method developed by Dr. Albrecht that focuses on the correct ratios of minerals in soil (the chemical balance between calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, hydrogen, and other cations) crucial for soil structure and biology
• EC Bodemscan
• Taakkaarten
• Bodem-Activatie Programma (SAP)
• Boeren-Bodem Cursus

Products and services

• SoilMasters Precision agriculture platform combining EMi soil scanning technology with Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis to generate variable-rate fertilization task maps (taakkaarten) for site-specific soil management, available to Dutch farmers and contractors.
• Kinsey-Albrecht Bodemanalyse Proprietary soil analysis service based on Dr. William Albrecht's research that measures optimal Calcium-Magnesium and other cation ratios at the clay-humus complex (TEC), integrating chemical, physical, and biological aspects of soil fertility. Available exclusively through Healthy Soil b.v. in Europe since 2017.
• EC Bodemscan Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) soil scanning service that maps electrical conductivity (EC) variation across agricultural fields, dividing parcels into four EC classes to enable precision soil management.
• Taakkaarten (Task Maps) Variable-rate fertilization prescription maps generated from EC soil scan data and Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis, specifying exact product dosages per EC-class zone within a parcel and readable by compatible spreading machines.
• N-xt Fertilizers Line of plant- and soil-friendly fertilizers including N-xt N24S (urea-based), Ferti-N (Azotobacter nitrogen-fixing bacteria), Ferti-Life (fungal stimulant), Ferti-Vital, and Ferti-Phos, designed to support soil biology rather than harm it.
• Boeren-Bodem Cursus (Farmer Soil Course) Three-day paid educational course (part of the Soil Activation Program, SAP) teaching farmers about soil importance, soil activity, soil optimization, and practical implementation, addressing challenges like climate, nitrogen, water management, and biodiversity.
• Soil Activation Program (SAP / Bodem-Activatie Programma) Structured multi-year soil management subscription program based on Kinsey-Albrecht principles that restores optimal soil mineral ratios, improves soil structure, and activates soil biology for higher nitrogen delivery and reduced inputs.
• Soil Services Int. Consulting Soil consulting division providing Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis services and ongoing advisory support for soil optimization, operating as a subsidiary within the Healthy Soil group.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 150 kg additional nitrogen per hectare can be delivered from soil when Ca/Mg ratios are optimized
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SoilMasterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2019SoilMasters is a joint venture/platform created by N-xt Soil Services in partnership with FleurenTech and Van den Borne Aardappelen. It provides EC soil scanning services using EMi (electromagnetic induction) scanner technology, combined with Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis and task card generation for variable-rate fertilization. SoilMasters operates as a separate brand (soilmasters.com) focused on precision agriculture delivery.
• FleurenTechcoreTechnology or IntegrationFleurenTech provides the EMi (electromagnetic induction) scanner technology used by SoilMasters for soil conductivity mapping. The scanner generates detailed EC maps of agricultural fields at high resolution, serving as the precision foundation for the SoilMasters soil analysis service.
• Van den Borne AardappelencoreTechnology or IntegrationVan den Borne Aardappelen, a leading Dutch potato farming operation known for innovative precision agriculture practices, partnered with N-xt Soil Services and FleurenTech to co-develop the SoilMasters platform and validate the EMi scanning methodology for Dutch agricultural conditions.
• Kinsey Agricultural ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthy Soil b.v. is the official European consultant for the Kinsey-Albrecht soil analysis methodology, having completed multi-year training at Kinsey Agricultural Services in the US. Neal Kinsey, owner of the company, is one of the last practitioners with access to Dr. William Albrecht's original calculation rules. The partnership grants exclusive rights to apply the methodology in Europe.
• World Wide Agriculture (WWA) ConferenceminorOthersN-xt Soil Services participated as a speaker at the WWA Conference held at the University of Missouri in July 2018, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Dr. W. Albrecht's work. The conference brought together over 20 speakers sharing insights on the Kinsey-Albrecht approach globally.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Agrii: UK-based agronomy service provider offering soil analysis, crop nutrition advice, and precision agriculture services to arable farmers. Comparable as a full-service agronomy and soil testing company, though serving the UK market rather than the Netherlands.

Emerging players

• Sound Agriculture: US-based agtech company developing soil-microbiome activators and on-demand crop nutrition products. Comparable as a biology-driven fertilizer-efficiency startup addressing the same nitrogen-cost and sustainability pain points as Healthy Soil, though with a chemistry rather than scanning-led approach.
• Biome Makers: Soil microbiome analysis company offering BeCrop soil health diagnostics. Comparable as a soil-biology-focused analytical service for arable farmers, though narrower in scope (microbiology only) versus Healthy Soil's integrated chemical/physical/biological methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Nutrien Ag Solutions: Large North American retail agronomy network offering soil testing, prescription maps, and fertilizer sales. Comparable as an integrated soil-data + input provider, though vastly larger scale and oriented to conventional agronomy practices.
• Yara International: Global nitrogen fertilizer leader with a digital farming division (Yara Atfarm) offering satellite-based variable-rate fertilization. Comparable as a precision-fertilization incumbent, though Yara primarily optimizes within conventional NPK thinking rather than the Kinsey-Albrecht mineral-balance philosophy.

Direct peers

• Teralytic: Soil sensor and analytics platform providing field-level soil composition data to agronomists and farmers. Comparable as a soil-data-to-prescription platform targeting the same arable/livestock farmer customer base, with a different underlying sensing technology.
• AGQ Labs (Agroqualidad): International soil testing and agronomy laboratory serving agricultural producers. Comparable as a soil analysis and crop advisory service provider, though lacking Healthy Soil's Kinsey-Albrecht interpretive exclusivity and EMI scanning combination.
• CropX Technologies: Israeli precision agriculture company offering soil sensors and analytics for variable-rate irrigation and fertilization. Directly comparable as a soil-data-driven advisory platform serving arable farmers, though CropX focuses on in-field IoT sensors rather than EMI scanning plus the Kinsey-Albrecht interpretive layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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