Electrifying agriculture.  Zero chemical residues.

crop.zone is a patented hybrid herbicide technology replacing chemicals with electricity - unlocking scalable climate impact and high-margin recurring revenue in a €20B transition market.

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35

+ Units

in

7

Countries

9

Patents Granted

90% less CO₂

25% more yield

Weather
independent

How It Works

Replacing The 70%

The first scalable, organic alternative to non-selective herbicides.

Volt.apply

Applies electrical charge via contact for fast, field-wide non-selective control, 3× faster than conventional herbicide systems.

Volt.cube

Mounted or towed, our unit converts tractor power into 2–5 kV pulsed current across up to 27m-40m for industrial-scale weed control.

Volt.fuel

Patented conductive spray enables efficient 40m-wide application, cuts plant resistance by 90%, & slashes energy use to 10 kWh/ha

Residue-free results - no chemical herbicides on field or crop.

Low energy / high efficacy - conductivity raised by volt.fuel reduces power needed.

Scalable hardware suite - volt.cube, volt.apply, volt.fuel.

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Why Now?

A once-in-a-generation shift away from chemical herbicides. We address agriculture’s tipping points.

Regulation tailwinds + grower demand to reduce residues and resistance.

Pressure to cut CO₂, protect soil, avoid weather delays.

Scaling fast into large-format farms - Brazil, Argentina, and beyond.

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Proof & Traction

€5.7M total sales; €3.5M in pipeline (as of Jun ‘25)

€3.9M in machines; €3.9M in volt.fuel

Treated 120K+ hectares with positive ROI

Farmers reported up to €57K+ yield per 100ha; 90%+ client retention rate

Strategic adoption by global players

7+ countries live; 35+ units sold. 9 patents granted; 29+ pending

“By letting my potatoes grow 10 days longer with crop.zone, I gained over €54,000 per 100 hectares. It’s efficient, reliable, and saves money.”

H. Kremer, Rhineland, Germany‍

Economics Snapshot

Hardware:
Sale Price: €250,000
‍Gross Margin: 45%(€110K gross)
‍Payback for farmer: 1 year
‍Units sold to date: 35+

Recurring:
Usage Rate: 1,500 ha/year
Gross Margin: €20/ha
‍ARR per system: €30K
‍8-year LTV: €240K

Environmental Impact

90% less CO₂, zero residues, no soil disturbance.

Our advanced solutions offer a powerful alternative to traditional desiccation and burn down methods, combining efficiency, precision and environmental responsibility.

crop.zone systems are designed for versatility and provide a fast, gentle and effective solution to crop control. Whether preparing crops for harvest, eliminating green manure or controlling weeds and grasses, our hybrid herbicide technology stands out. With minimal energy use, no soil disturbance and residue-free results, hybrid herbicides offer a sustainable alternative to chemical, mechanical and thermal methods of crop control.

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The Team

CEO & Founder

Dirk Vandenhirtz

Serial entrepreneur in agri-tech with 20+ years leading plant protection businesses. 3 major exits.

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CEO/CTO & Co-Founder

Marcus Lehnen

Engineering expert with deep experience in high-voltage systems, automation, and hardware scaling. Leads crop.zone’s tech and IP roadmap.

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CSO

Matthias Eberius

Scientific lead bridging agronomy, ecotoxicology, and electro-plant tech, driving sustainable alternatives to banned herbicides and soil-intensive practices

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Advisor

Tobias Menne

Former CEO of BioScience division at Bayer CropScience.

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Advisor

Michiel de Jongh

Ex-Mosanto, Board roles in global AgTech firms.

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“We built crop.zone because farmers are being asked to go chemical-free with no viable tools.

This is the tool.”
FAQ

How does volt.fuel make the system more efficient?

volt.fuel overcomes the plant’s natural defenses like wax layers and hairs, enabling deep electrical penetration with 90% less energy use.

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What kind of farms benefit most from crop.zone?

Large-scale farms and cooperatives (100+ ha) with advanced equipment and sustainability targets see the fastest ROI and system adoption.

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What are the unit economics behind the hardware?

Machines are priced at €250K with a 45% margin; volt.fuel generates recurring revenue at €20/ha with 95% margins, driving strong LTV.

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How fast can you scale manufacturing?

crop.zone partners with LBBZ, an industrial laser specialist with automotive-grade capacity, enabling rapid scale-up to 10,000+ units.

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What is the most validated crop use case today?

volt.fuel overcomes the plant’s natural defenses like wax layers and hairs, enabling deep electrical penetration with 90% less energy use.

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Why is now the inflection point for non-chemical herbicides?

Chemical resistance, global bans (e.g. diquat, paraquat), and climate volatility have aligned. Farmers need residue-free, reliable alternatives now.

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What are the performance metrics from farmers?

Farmers report up to €54K more income per 100 ha and prefer crop.zone’s flexibility in timing, leading to better storage, prices, and harvest outcomes.

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What’s the customer training and onboarding experience?

It’s turnkey. Operators complete a 30-minute safety course, with crop-specific presets and auto-dosing simplifying use on standard farm equipment.

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What is the long-term vision for working width and scale?

crop.zone is developing a 27m+ dual.volt system to match high-speed, high-acreage demands, bringing residue-free treatment to industrial row crops.

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How does crop.zone contribute to regenerative agriculture?

By eliminating chemical residues, preserving soil biology, and enabling no-till systems, crop.zone accelerates the shift to regenerative and climate-smart farming.

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Video Library
Railway Vegetation Management – RWTH Aachen & Deutsche Bahn Pilot
Technical System Overview – How crop.zone Works
Brand Overview – crop.zone Product Introduction
Future AI Systems
John Deere Integration – Dual Application System
FarmNext Feature – Future of Weed Control
Manufacturing Site Tour – crop.zone Production Facility
Agritechnica Innovation Interview – Farmtario Coverage

crop.zone GmbH
Pascalstraße 55
52076 Aachen, Germany
‍+49 2408 59 80 333
‍info@crop.zone

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