WHO WE ARE
We enable the growth worldwide.
We are a global leader in research, development and commercialization of innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture.
We support better agriculture in more than 40 countries, and we continue to expand our presence with our main product lines: inoculants, seed treatments, biostimulants, adjuvants and specialty fertilizers.
We reach farmers around the globe with cutting-edge technologies that allow them to increase yield potential.
We work under a sustainable management system, with an integrated quality policy certified under international standards including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
We have been a vital part of the agricultural biotechnology since 1977, committed to conducting our business and science in an environmentally friendly way, while caring for people’s health and communities’ development.
Efficiency
We Create Value with Sustainable Technologies
We are constantly striving for an effective and sustainable agricultural production system. We lead microbiology research and development programs that offer innovative tools, based on natural biocontrol properties and nutrition provided by selected microorganisms already present in the soil.
An innovative path
Innovation is present in every step we take. Our history reflects the evolution of our technologies and the commitment to reach the main agricultural countries with efficient and sustainable solutions.
1977
The Big Dream Begins
Miguel Harnan takes the first step of a great project: he begins the production of the first inoculants in a garage.
1983
Rizobacter is Born
Rizobacter is born with three founding partners: Miguel Harnan, Ricardo Yapur and Enrique Ripoll.
1985
Seed Treatment
The first liquid seed treatment is produced, enabling us to expand the product portfolio.
1987
First Export
We began our expansion abroad with the first export to Ecuador.
1989
Launch of the Liquid Inoculants
We produced the first liquid inoculants in Argentina and launched the first line of surfactants.
1998
Rizobacter in Brazil
Our first subsidiary is born in Brazil.
1999
Strategic Alliances
We grew by integrating strategic alliances with major international companies, including Syngenta and De Sangosse.
2001
International Quality
We managed to consolidate our quality with the trinary certification: ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.
2006
Rizobacter Paraguay
We opened our offices in Paraguay.
2010
Creation of the First Bioinductor Inoculant
We created Signum, the first bioinduction technology on the market.
Launch of LLI (Long Life Inoculant)
2012
Great Recognitions
We were highly recognized by obtaining the Phelps Medal for Innovation.
2014
Rizobacter Bolivia
We opened our offices in Bolivia.
2015
Rizobacter North America
We opened our head office in the United States to cover the North American market, from Canada to Mexico.
Rizobacter Uruguay
We opened our offices in Uruguay.
2016
Bioceres Group
The Bioceres Group acquired 51% of the shares, initiating a new cycle in the life of the company.
2018
Rizobacter Europe
We opened a head office in France.
2021
NASDAQ
Rizobacter is part of NASDAQ-traded Bioceres Crop Solutions.
2022
Merger with Marrone Bio
Bioceres Crop Solutions completes merger with Marrone Bio.
Innovation
We add precision and efficiency
We seek efficiency in each agricultural practice through the selection of innovative technologies, with high added value, which facilitate the applications and all the logistics of the producer.
What technologies do we bring together?Production
of inoculants
494,210
acre per day
Daily Global Inoculant Production
Leader in
sales
263
U$S millions Sales
Year 2021/22
Without borders
8
Subsidiaries
presence in more
45
Countries
Team members
620
Team Members
Growing
alliances
U$S 30
MILLIONS
They were invested inSynertech Industries, the plant where Microstargranulated fertilizer is produced, within the framework of an alliance between Rizobacter and De Sangosse
R&D
30%
Profit Invested in R&D
49
PROJECTS
1Projects In Progress – 15 In Market In 5 Years.
Investigation and Development
We Carry Out Better Agriculture
We invest 30 per cent of our annual profits into research and development programs that advance the goal of better crop growth around the world. We aim to sustain food security, while elevating the quality of life for people in each and every corner of the world.
Mission
To develop high value-added products by using state-of-the-art technology, with our own resources or through strategic alliances, in order to deliver products and solutions to the global agricultural market.
Vision
To be leaders in research, development, production and commercialization of agricultural microbiological products and application technologies.
Our compromise
Our global management is oriented towards sustainable development in order to satisfy present needs, without compromising future generations.