MILESTONES
Rizobacter milestones: a history of innovation and growth
The spirit of innovation is present in every step we take. Our history reflects the evolution of our technologies and our commitment to reaching the leading agricultural countries with efficient and sustainable solutions.
An innovative journey
The spirit of innovation is present in every step we take. Our history reflects the evolution of our technologies and our commitment to reaching the leading agricultural countries with efficient and sustainable solutions.
1977
The beginning of a dream
Miguel Harnan takes the first step in a great project: production of the first inoculants begins in a garage.
1983
Rizobacter Argentina is born
The partnership with its four founders is consolidated: Miguel Harnan, Jorge Mac Mullen, Ricardo Yapur and Enrique Ripoll.
1985
A revolution in seed treatment
We launch the first liquid seed treatments, expanding our technological offering.
1987
We cross borders
Our first export: Ecuador opens the doors to the world.
1989
We transform the industry
We create Argentina first liquid inoculants and the first line of surfactants.
1998
Rizobacter opens its first subsidiary in the world
Our first subsidiary is born: Rizobacter do Brasil.
1999
Partnerships that empower growth
We join forces with industry giants such as Syngenta and De Sangosse.
2001
Certified quality
We achieve the international certifications ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001.
2006
Regional growth
We establish Rizobacter Paraguay.
2008
Innovation built on solid foundations
We inaugurate the Strategic Business Center (CEN) in Pergamino.
2010
Pioneering biosolutions
1st inoculant on the market with Bio-induction technology.
1st inoculant on the market with Osmoprotective Technology (TOP).
1st long-life inoculant (LLI) on the market.
2012
National recognition
We receive the Phelps Medal for Innovation.
2013
New fertilization technology
Microstar transforms the Argentine market: we commercialize the first microgranulated fertilizer.
2014
More biotechnology, greater presence
• We launch Rizoderma: Argentina first biofungicide treatment.
• Rizobacter Bolivia joins the family.
2015
Product diversification and international expansion
• We inaugurate the CEF (Crop Protection Products Manufacturing Center).
• New subsidiaries in the USA, Uruguay and South Africa.
2016
Strategic growth
• Synertech, our fertilizer plant, is born.
• Bioceres Group acquires 50.01% of Rizobacter.
• We introduce the HC formula in all our inoculants.
2017
Foliar innovation and a new market
We launch the Rizospray Integrum adjuvant.
We inaugurate our seventh subsidiary: Colombia.
2018
Drought-resistant technology and further expansion
• Rizoliq Dakar enters the market.
• France becomes our eighth subsidiary.
2023
Rizobacter do Brasil expands
We expand our first subsidiary with more infrastructure and production capacity.
2024
More Argentine technology around the world
• We open our ninth subsidiary, this time in Mexico.
• We expand into the Andean Region (Peru, Ecuador and Chile).
• We inaugurate LEAF in Brazil.
• We build a second biologicals production plant in Pergamino to meet growing market demand.