Lto Bedrijven B.v.

What Lto Bedrijven B.v. does

LTO Bedrijven B.V. is a Dutch private holding company (participatiemaatschappij) headquartered at Agro Business Park 1 in Wageningen, jointly owned by the three regional agricultural associations LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB. It develops and manages a portfolio of agricultural brands and participations that deliver business services, independent advice and practical solutions to more than 30,000 Dutch agricultural entrepreneurs, complementing rather than overlapping with the advocacy activities of its three shareholder organizations. Operationally, LTO Bedrijven is a portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiaries and equity participations: AgriPers (publishing of Nieuwe Oogst, Varkens.nl, Onder Glas and Smartfarming.nl), LTO Ledenvoordeel (collective purchasing program with 50+ member benefits), LTO Arbeidskracht (labor and HR services), Spuitlicentie.nl (e-learning for spray licenses, acquired 2017), BioScope / FieldScout (majority stake from 2019/2022; satellite and drone-based crop monitoring with 2,000+ active farmer users), and minority or 50/50 stakes in NLgroen (green-certificate trading serving 2,000+ producers), Full Power Support (energy advisory), Delta Horses (studbook registration) and LTO Verzekeringen. From 2026 onward the portfolio is being actively reshaped: GreenlinQdata was divested to FVO in May 2026, Onder Glas was acquired in July 2026, and Arvalis is set to join in January 2027.

Revenue is generated through a mix of subscription and recurring streams (Nieuwe Oogst print circulation of 35,000 weekly copies and 150,000+ digital followers, FieldScout at €299/year, Spuitlicentie.nl e-learning subscriptions), affiliate and referral commissions (LTO Ledenvoordeel member benefits across energy, mobility, equipment, telecom and insurance), professional-service fees (LTO Arbeidskracht, Full Power Support, NLgroen certificate trading), and advertising across media channels. Distribution relies on the LTO member network (community-led go-to-market), direct service-and-advice teams, Nieuwe Oogst's media platforms (web, print, app, video, social) and a network of 50+ strategic partners. The organization is governed by a Supervisory Board chaired by Siem Korver, with Marin Boon as Algemeen Directeur since May 2025.

Name

Lto Bedrijven B.v.

Legal name

LTO Bedrijven B.v.

Website

https://ltobedrijven.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

LTO Bedrijven B.V. is a Dutch holding company that develops and operates a portfolio of agricultural brands delivering business services, media, member benefits, labor solutions and smart-farming technology to over 30,000 Dutch farmers and horticulturists who are members of LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Business Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders (115115)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Technology Enablement & Data Integration Advisory (FMIS/ERP, IoT, Decision Support) (AFACAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Operations Planning & SOP Development (AFACAJAB), Labor, Workforce & Safety Management Advisory (HSE, Training, HR) (AFACAJAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural business services
• Agricultural media publishing
• Agricultural member benefits
• Agricultural labor services
• Smart farming technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Wageningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subsidiary and Participation Returns: LTO Bedrijven operates as a holding/participation company generating returns from its wholly-owned subsidiaries and equity participations across publishing, member services, labor solutions, insurance, data services, smart farming, and energy sectors.
2. LTO Ledenvoordeel - Member Discount Program: Collective purchasing organization that brings together supply and demand from the agricultural sector, offering more than 50 member benefits across energy, services, safety, business operations, mobility, insurance, telecom, IT and subscriptions.
3. Publishing - Nieuwe Oogst: Land- en tuinbouw agricultural trade publication with print circulation and digital subscriptions, reaching 35,000 copies weekly and 150,000+ active digital followers.
4. Advisory and Professional Services: Business advisory services through Arvalis (business, spatial and strategic consulting) and LTO Arbeidskracht (agricultural labor services).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LTO Bedrijven is a Dutch holding, investment and business-development organization for agricultural brands, products and services. Its portfolio supplies business support and advice, member benefits, labor services, agricultural media, smart-farming and data tools, insurance and sustainable-energy services to farmers, horticulturists and sector partners.

Product overview

LTO Bedrijven operates as a holding company with multiple independent brands serving agricultural entrepreneurs. The portfolio includes wholly-owned subsidiaries (AgriPers publishing media including Nieuwe Oogst, LTO Ledenvoordeel member benefits platform, LTO Arbeidskracht labor services), and participations/deelnemingen (GreenlinQdata sustainability data platform, BioScope FieldScout smart farming technology, Delta Horses studbook software, NLgroen energy certificate trading, Full Power Support energy advisory, LTO Verzekeringen insurance). The organization connects farmers and market gardeners with business services, independent advice, and practical solutions through its brands and partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AgriPers Agricultural media publishing company within the LTO Bedrijven portfolio that publishes Nieuwe Oogst and other specialized agricultural media.
• LTO Ledenvoordeel Member benefits program for members of LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB, offering more than 50 benefits across energy, services, safety, business operations, mobility, insurance, telecom, IT and subscriptions.
• LTO Arbeidskracht Labor and HR services for agricultural employers, supporting workforce needs and employment-related services.
• Nieuwe Oogst Agricultural trade publication offered through print and digital channels, with 35,000 weekly copies and more than 150,000 active digital followers.
• Spuitlicentie.nl E-learning platform for farmers and horticulturists to obtain or renew pesticide spraying licenses through online courses and exams, with physical meetings alongside online training.
• BioScope / FieldScout Smart-farming technology for crop monitoring using satellite and drone imagery; the FieldScout smartphone app lets farmers track crop growth, add scouting notes and photos, and identify areas for targeted treatment.
• Delta Horses / EQUIS Studbook registration and digital services for horse studbooks; EQUIS is presented as a future-proof, efficient registration platform for horse-industry organisations.
• NLgroen Trading platform for Guarantees of Origin (GvOs), Certificates of Origin (CvOs) and carbon credits, serving producers of solar, wind and biomass energy.
• Full Power Support Independent advisory service for agricultural entrepreneurs on sustainable-energy production and consumption, including energy contracts, investment calculations, SDE++/ISDE subsidy applications, solar-park project management and grid connections.
• LTO Verzekeringen Insurance services for farmers and market gardeners covering insurance matters, launched jointly by LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB.
• Smartfarming.nl Online platform for innovative agricultural entrepreneurs interested in data, technology and new revenue models based on innovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nieuwe Oogst recognized as the most important and most valued agricultural trade title in independent research by Prosu and AgriDirect (2019)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Onder GlasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2026AgriPers acquired trade magazine Onder Glas from Henk and Wouter van Esch. Onder Glas is a long-standing trusted information source for greenhouse entrepreneurs, known for journalistic quality and practical information on cultivation, technique, innovation, and business development. The acquisition expands AgriPers's position as a leading publisher of trade media for the agricultural sector.
• ArvaliscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Effective 1 January 2027, Arvalis becomes part of LTO Bedrijven. Arvalis is an advisory organization with regional roots supporting entrepreneurs with business, spatial and strategic consulting. The acquisition strengthens LTO Bedrijven's position in commercial services for the agricultural sector. Arvalis maintains its own identity, working method, and regional anchoring, operating from existing offices in Venlo, Roermond, Maastricht Airport, Deurne, 's-Hertogenbosch, and Colijnsplaat.
• FVO - Federatie VruchtgroenteorganisatiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026FVO (Federatie Vruchtgroenteorganisaties) acquired 100% of GreenlinQdata shares on 1 May 2026 from VAA Data Works and LTO Bedrijven. FVO represents five leading producer organizations (Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, ZON) plus partner members Seasun, Looye Kwekers and Fossa Eugenia, representing 90% of Dutch fruit vegetable acreage. The acquisition transfers full ownership of the sustainability registration software and data platform to the fruit vegetable sector.
• STILL Intern Transport BVminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 February 2026LTO Ledenvoordeel partners with STILL, a German-origin specialist in internal transport and logistics solutions with over 100 years of experience. LTO members receive 15% discount on rental of internal transport, €1,500 trade-in benefit per conventional forklift for electric replacement, 7% discount in webshop, and 15% discount on maintenance contracts. STILL serves arable farming, livestock and greenhouse horticulture with a national service network of 100+ technicians.
• KruizingaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025LTO Ledenvoordeel partners with Kruizinga, a specialist in storage systems and transport equipment with 65 years of experience and a warehouse of 55,000 m² in Wapenveld. LTO members receive 5% discount on the full assortment of more than 15,000 products including flower carts, bulk bins, fruit and vegetable crates, IBC containers, pallet trucks and stacking racks. Also offers new, used, custom and rental solutions.
• CovoltminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2025Covolt specializes in smart management and control of installations such as solar panels, battery systems, and charging infrastructure via its own Energy Management System (EMS). LTO members receive up to 10% discount on Covolt subscription services. Applications include switching solar power on negative energy prices, battery trading, balancing services, and power control of charging stations.
• LTO Energieopslag partners: NieuweStroom, Tenten Solar, CovoltcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2025LTO Ledenvoordeel launched a bundled energy storage solution for agricultural entrepreneurs with three specialist partners: NieuweStroom (intake, energy contracts, market access, billing), Tenten Solar (technical advice and battery system installation), and Covolt (smart energy management system and energy market trading). Addresses challenges of grid congestion, volatile energy prices, and changing return regulations.
• PestiNextminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 January 2025PestiNext provides LTO members with exclusive benefits on pest control and prevention products, including an extra 5% discount above standard tiered discounts that can reach up to 40%. Focuses on sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) using innovative mouse traps, bird lasers, and advanced bait stations while avoiding toxic pesticides.
• BrekrminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 October 2024Brekr, producing electric two-wheelers in the Achterhoek region, joined LTO Ledenvoordeel. LTO members can purchase two specially configured models at reduced prices: Brekr F250 e-bike (€2,995 for members vs €3,495 regular) and Brekr B4000 e-brommer (€4,995 for members vs €5,495 regular).
• NabestaandenBoxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024LTO Ledenvoordeel partnered with NabestaandenBox to offer LTO members a discounted subscription (€32.50) for recording information and wishes for surviving family members. The tool helps agricultural entrepreneurs organize their legacy and ensure family and business are well cared for.
• Pure GrazeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2024Pure Graze offers LTO members exclusive discounts on courses and herb-rich grassland seed mixtures (Saladebuffetten) consisting of 18-22 types of grasses, clovers and herbs. The mixtures improve soil fertility and biodiversity. Benefits include savings on concentrate feed, artificial fertilizer, and veterinary costs, with a documented CO2 footprint reduction of 92.5%.
• VanBoven (acquired by BioScope)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2024BioScope acquired the harvest prediction service of startup VanBoven, which developed a method to predict vegetable harvests based on drone data combined with weather data. Used on nearly one-third of Dutch broccoli acreage.
• BauWatchminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2024BauWatch provides LTO members with discounts on mobile surveillance camera systems for up to 15% on all products, addressing theft of GPS systems, tractor terminals and copper cables. Systems work without power supply, include real-time monitoring by an alarm center, and achieve response within 11 minutes with 12 'heterdaten' per week.
• FarmpowerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2024NLgroen partnered with Farmpower, a Flemish farmers' association, to expand trading of Guarantees of Origin (GvO's), Certificates of Origin (CvO's), and carbon credits into Belgium. This enables Belgian farmers to benefit from NLgroen's energy trading services.
• Normec FoodcareminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 October 2023LTO Ledenvoordeel partners with Normec Foodcare to offer LTO members discounts on quality analyses for water, soil, and animal feeds. Services include water testing for livestock and greenhouse horticulture, soil research for crop selection and fertilization optimization, and feed analysis.
• GreenChem BVminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2023LTO Ledenvoordeel partnered with GreenChem BV to offer LTO members discounts on AdBlue products including 5, 10, and 20 liter cans, 200 liter drums, 1000 liter IBCs, and bulk deliveries. AdBlue is essential for modern diesel engines including agricultural vehicles to meet emission standards.
• VanBovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2022BioScope acquired the harvest prediction service of startup VanBoven, which developed a method to predict vegetable harvests based on drone data combined with weather data. Used on nearly one-third of Dutch broccoli acreage.
• VanBovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2022BioScope acquired the harvest prediction service of startup VanBoven, which developed a method to predict vegetable harvests based on drone data combined with weather data. Used on nearly one-third of Dutch broccoli acreage.
• VanBovenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2022BioScope acquired the harvest prediction service of startup VanBoven, which developed a method to predict vegetable harvests based on drone data combined with weather data. Used on nearly one-third of Dutch broccoli acreage.
• Varkens.nlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020AgriPers acquired knowledge platform Varkens.nl from media entrepreneur Janneke Janssens. The publishing teams of Nieuwe Oogst and Varkens.nl began collaborating from 1 January 2020, expanding AgriPers's presence in the pig farming sector.
• Patrick Bramer - LeadershipcoreOthers · 1 September 2019Patrick Bramer served as Algemeen Directeur (CEO) of LTO Bedrijven from September 2019 to September 2024, giving leadership to the growth and strengthening of the portfolio of twelve companies and approximately 25 activities. He was succeeded by Ruud Knorr as interim director, followed by Marin Boon from May 2025.
• Spuitlicentie.nlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2017LTO Ledenvoordeel acquired Spuitlicentie.nl from Reed Business BV, an e-learning platform for pesticide license education with 10,000 users. The platform provides a simple, high-quality and effective way for farmers and horticulturists to gain knowledge and obtain or renew their licenses.
• LTO Noord, ZLTO, LLTBcoreOthersLTO Bedrijven is the participation company of LTO Noord, ZLTO and LLTB. These shareholder organizations focus on advocacy at municipal, provincial and national levels, while LTO Bedrijven focuses on entrepreneurship and business support.
• AeroVision BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-founded BioScope together with LTO Bedrijven in 2019. AeroVision provides geo-information expertise and satellite/drone imagery that forms the foundation of BioScope's crop monitoring technology.
• AeroVision BVcoreTechnology or IntegrationAeroVision provides geo-information through satellite and drone imagery combined with crop data for agricultural parcels, forming the technological foundation of the BioScope FieldScout platform.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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