ASAGIR

Name

ASAGIR

Legal name

Asociación Argentina de Girasol

Website

https://asagir.org.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research and Industry Association Services

NAICS

Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming (11112), Farm Management Services (115116), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Sunflower Farming (AFAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Management & Decision Support Software (FMIS, ERP, Recordkeeping) (AFAGALAA), Farm Technology Enablement & Data Integration Advisory (FMIS/ERP, IoT, Decision Support) (AFACAJAG), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Sunflower research
• Agricultural association
• Crop technology transfer
• Agronomic trial networks
• Oilseed value chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Ciudad de Buenos Aires

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ASAGIR is a non-profit industry association that promotes and develops the Argentine sunflower value chain through coordination of agronomic research, organization of the biennial Argentine Sunflower Congress, operation of a national Sunflower Trial Network, and dissemination of technical knowledge to sunflower producers, seed companies, technicians, and researchers. Its activities focus on technology transfer, training, and representation of the sunflower sector before public and private stakeholders.

Product overview

ASAGIR (Asociación Argentina de Girasol) is a non-profit association representing the Argentine sunflower sector. Rather than a technology product company, ASAGIR provides a portfolio of research services, knowledge resources, and professional development offerings including the Red de Ensayos de Girasol (Cultivar Evaluation Network), technical publications, organized congress events (5th through 8th Argentine Sunflower Congress), scientific workshops, and economic advisory reports. These offerings collectively support the sunflower value chain through research coordination, technology transfer, and industry collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Congreso Argentino de Girasol (Argentine Sunflower Congress)
• Red de Ensayos de Girasol (Sunflower Trial Network)
• Technical Bulletins and Publications on Sunflower

Quantifiable outcome

• Argentina maintains position as a world leader in sunflower production and oil consumption per capita

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• ISA - International Sunflower AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASAGIR co-hosted the 18th International Sunflower Conference in 2012 with ISA, demonstrating a strategic partnership in organizing major international events for the sunflower research community.
• INTA - Instituto Nacional de Tecnología AgropecuariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTA researchers collaborate extensively with ASAGIR on sunflower research projects, cultivar evaluations, and participate in ASAGIR-organized scientific events.
• SENASA - Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad AgroalimentariacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSENASA works with ASAGIR on phytosanitary monitoring, particularly regarding the threat of Orobanche cumana (broomrape) invasion from Bolivia, issuing Resolution 1347/2024 for preventive measures.
• INASE - Instituto Nacional de SemillasmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerINASE oversees certified seed production standards that ASAGIR promotes to prevent introduction of pests like Orobanche cumana into Argentine sunflower production.
• Argentine Carbon Neutral Program (Programa Argentino de Carbono Neutro)minorOthersASAGIR is a member of the Argentine Carbon Neutral Program, demonstrating commitment to sustainable sunflower production practices.
• SIO GranosminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSIO Granos is referenced as a partner platform for grain market information and operations.
• El Campo en Tu VidaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgricultural media platform partner for communication and outreach.
• Red BPA - Buenas Prácticas AgrícolasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership promoting good agricultural practices in sunflower production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AcSoja - Asociación de la Cadena de la Soja Argentina: Argentine oilseed chain association serving soybean producers, researchers, and industry. Directly comparable as a national non-profit crop value-chain convener operating in the same Argentine ag-research ecosystem and competing for the same producer mindshare.
• Aapresid - Asociación Argentina de Productores en Siembra Directa: Argentine no-till farming association with a similar congress-driven model and strong ties to INTA and seed companies. Comparable in organizing flagship events (Congreso Aapresid) and disseminating agronomic best practices to Argentine crop producers.
• MAIZAR - Asociación de Maíz Argentino: Argentine corn chain association organizing congresses, research, and industry advocacy. Closely mirrors ASAGIR's structure and mission for a different crop, making it the most natural structural peer for benchmarking membership, congress, and research-network operations.

Broad incumbents

• AACREA - Asociación Argentina de Consorcios Regionales de Experimentación Agrícola: Larger and older Argentine agricultural producers' association with a broader crop and livestock scope. Comparable as a convening body for Argentine producers but serves multiple crops rather than specializing in sunflower like ASAGIR.
• International Sunflower Association (ISA): International umbrella for the global sunflower industry, co-hosting the International Sunflower Conference that ASAGIR has partnered on. Comparable as a higher-tier industry association, but with a broader geographic mandate rather than national focus.

Regional players

• ASA - American Soybean Association: U.S. soybean producer association providing research, advocacy, and market development. Comparable non-profit crop association model, but focused on a different geography and primarily on soybeans rather than sunflower.

Others

• INTA - Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria: Argentine national agricultural research institute that is ASAGIR's most important research partner. Not a competitor but the key adjacent institution; INTA researchers co-author ASAGIR cultivar trials and serve as primary scientific collaborators.
• FOSFA International: International trade association for the oils, seeds, and fats industry, covering global commercial contracts and quality standards. Adjacent to ASAGIR's industry-coordination function but operating at the international trade level rather than crop production and agronomy.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ASAGIROK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOGXI2Sa0i_qU4yx2ZYRNyA/videos?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/Asagir.ok
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asagir
• Instagraminstagram.com/asagirok

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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