Their prime objective is to identify the commercial potential in agriculture to provide Danish farmers and horticulturalists with the best tools for running their businesses more profitably and in the way that take account of the environment and animal welfare.

SEGES covers all aspects of farming and farm management - from crop production, the environment, livestock farming and organic production to finance, tax legislation, IT architecture, accounting, HR, training and conservation. This is carried out in close partnerships with universities, government departments, businesses and trade associations.

Some of their findings are the result of their participation in national and international projects and through their extensive research work. They collaborate with research institutes, public authorities and private companies from across the world, which enable them to draw on public research and development funds to promote innovation within the agriculture and food sector.

SEGES sells specialist advisory services, IT programs and other products, and they also manage a number of development and service functions for the 30 farmer-owned advisory companies throughout Denmark. These services and their commercial activities account for a large part of their turnover.