The purpose of Landnýting ehf. is to utilize and organize land for increased and more economical food production for export, especially the cultivation of vegetables in large greenhouses.

Landnýting

Landnýting leggur áherslu á arðsama fjárfestingu og rekstur á landeignum á Íslandi þar sem auka má framleiðslu á matvælum og öðrum afurðum og þjónustu,- allt til að auka útflutningstekjur þjóðarinnar með sjálfbærni, lágmarks kolefnisspor og bætta nýtingu auðlinda landsins að leiðarljósi.

The aim is for ownership to be majority Icelandic.

Emphasis will be placed on business development, collaboration between different economic activities, utilizing modern knowledge, automation, and industrial processes to get the most out of the country's resources and thereby strengthen the nation's competitiveness.

Partners include:

Íslandsstofa

Agricultural University of Iceland

WUR – Wageningen University & Research

Orkidea

Objectives

  • Strategy for better utilization of land resources.
  • Increase their utilization and profitability through active business development and positive operational trends.
  • Increase the synergy between different sectors such as agriculture and forestry, where opportunities exist in the sharing of resources or by-products for the benefit of both parties.
  • Environmental considerations, sustainability, carbon offsets, and Iceland's strengths will always be taken into account, as renewable resources, nature, and knowledge create unique value for the export of food and other products, as well as tourism.

The Team

Halldór Pálsson

Gísli H Halldórsson

Chairman

Gísli is a business graduate from the University of Iceland with a master's degree in resource management from the University of Iceland. He has extensive management experience as the former mayor of Ísafjarðarbær and Árborg municipality, and currently works as the CFO of Vatnajökull National Park.

gislihh@landnyting.is

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Einar Rúnar Magnússon

Framkvæmdastjóri og stjórnarmaður

Einar has worked in international finance and trade. He is the Vice Chairman of the Icelandic-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and his knowledge of international trade will be invaluable to the company.

einar@landnyting.is

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Magnús Gehringer

Board Member

Magnus has worked as a Geothermal and Power specialist in many countries. He has published various international discussions and scientific articles in the field of Geothermal Power and is invaluable for this company for his knowledge of the Power industry as well as managerial skills.

magnus@consentenergy.com

Halldór Pálsson

Halldór Pálsson

Founder and Board Member

Halldór is an experienced entrepreneur and has founded and led companies in Iceland, Europe and South Africa.

www.halldorpalsson.com
halldor@landnyting.is

Halldór Pálsson

Hrafnhildur Krumma Jónsdóttir

Board Member

Extensive education and experience as a managing director, board member and consultant for large and small companies in international operations. Lives in both France and Iceland.

krumma@landnyting.is

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Jón S. Magnússon

Project Manager and Board Member

Jón is an experienced manager in retail and industrial companies.

jon.s@landnyting.is

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Esteban Baeza Romero

Consultant

Production and Marketing Management PhD in Agronomic Engineering, previously at Wageningen University with a focus on greenhouses and Physiology and Protected Crop Technology at IFAPA. 10 years, research in: Greenhouse Technology Department of the Experimental Station Las Palmerillas.

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Nína Halldórsdóttir

Expert and consultant

Nina is a trained mediator, individual and team trainer with a B.A. in psychology and a diploma in positive psychology. Nina is the chair of SÁTT, the Icelandic Mediation Association.

nina@landnyting.is
www.satt.is

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Sergio Moreno

Quality Control

Agricultural Engineer PhD in Biotechnology and Industrial Bioprocesses.​

Ráðgjafar

Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Dr. Ragnheiður Inga Þórisdóttir

Rector of the Agricultural University of Iceland 
Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Áshildur Bragadóttir

Development Manager of Agricultural University of Iceland 
Halldór Pálsson

Árni Bragason

Director of the State Land Reclamation
Þorkell Sigurlaugsson

Jón Hjaltalín Magnússon

Entrepreneur

Logo

The three rings in the company's logo reflect the importance soil, of green cultivation and water as the source of all life and the circles the circular economy on which the company seeks to build its operations.

The Project

The founders' vision was that efforts could be made to improve the utilization of the resources of the vast land area that the nation possesses. Climate change, population growth, increased food demand, and the increase in the number of tourists pose both threats and opportunities for Icelanders to increase export revenues.

The goal is to team up with strong shareholders to create a powerful company to tackle diverse projects in this field.

Landnýting will take a major step towards utilizing the potential that Icelandic agriculture has for producing high-quality food for export.

  • In the first step, we focus on greenhouse farming for the cultivation of tomatoes or, for example, cucumbers, and other products, and we utilize experience and the latest technologies and methods:
  • Modern – VENLO – high-tech greenhouses and modern AI – Computer-controlled cultivation
  • Automation in planting and harvesting
  • Natural fertilization
  • No pesticides or disease poisons
  • Irrigation with clean (drinking) water
  • Environmentally friendly energy

Contact Us

Landnýting ehf.
Nýbýlavegi 4, 2. hæð
200 Kópavogi
landnyting@landnyting.is
Einar: 692-8800
Halldór: 893-0250 
kt. 680622-1240

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