About Farmdesk
Born from a passion for agriculture.
At Farmdesk, we combine agricultural knowledge, data engineering and climate science into digital solutions that help agricultural businesses and the food industry increase efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
With a deep understanding of agriculture, we actively engage farmers to ensure our solutions have real, tangible impact.
Our mission
Empowering farmers and food companies with tools for positive impact on people, profit and planet.
The People Behind Farmdesk
Agricultural experts
Data engineers and climate scientists
Farmdesk's data experts maximize the value of data. They implement algorithms that translate large data sets and complex systems into actionable computational tools for better, data-driven decision-making.
Our climate scientists have in-depth knowledge about the functioning and impact of several greenhouse gases in the agricultural chain.
Digital product developers
Farmdesk developers create digital products suitable for mobile, tablet and desktop.
Our back-end team builds robust, secure and reliable infrastructure. At the same time, our front-end team strives to maximize user experience.
Core team
Jef Aernouts
Jef Aernouts is our CEO and dedicated product specialist.
With experience as a product developer, a Ph.D. in Physics as well as a farming background, he is the connecting bridge between digital innovation and on-farm practice.
Wim Govaerts
Wim Govaerts is our agricultural expert and board chair.
Born as a farmer's son, he specialized in the many facets of agriculture over the years. He also runs his own international consulting firm.
Przemyslaw Klosiewicz
Przemyslaw Klosiewicz is our initial software architect and IT sounding board.
With a PhD in Mathematics-Informatics and a wealth of experience as a software developer and data analyst, he is a support system for the rest of the software team.
Willem Govaerts
Willem Govaerts is our CTO and software architect.
With an MSc in physics and a wealth of experience as a software developer and data analyst, he is the leader of our developers team.
Why choose Farmdesk
Over the past few years, we have built relationships on our unique blend of competencies. We have developed tools, connected data and made valuable insights accessible.
Farmers, consultants and food companies rely on us to improve their daily operations.
We connect the dots,
for real
With a background in agriculture, a love for innovation, data and science, we are perfectly positioned to build new tools.
And above all, we build the connections between them.
We produce real results
With several tools out in the real world, we know what it takes to go from an idea to a finished product.
We create tools
that fit your company
From individual farms to large food companies, solutions that answer your needs make all the difference.
With advice if needed.
We build the
future of agriculture, today
The challenges facing agriculture are diverse. We believe in a bright future for agriculture and the planet.
Our timeline
Help build the future of agriculture,
connect with Farmdesk
Unlock your potential with our expertise. Contact us for a no-obligation, strategic discussion. Who knows, maybe we can help each other.
