Agropecuária CFM
Agropecuária CFM operates Brazil's largest individual Nelore cattle genetic improvement program, producing and selling CEIP-certified breeding bulls through four annual auctions to cattle ranchers across 15 Brazilian states and Paraguay. Founded in 1908, the São Paulo-based firm also produces sugarcane and eucalyptus.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1908
- HeadquartersSão José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Agropecuária CFM does
Agropecuária CFM is a privately held, family-controlled Brazilian agribusiness founded in 1908 and headquartered in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo. It operates the largest individual Nelore cattle genetic improvement program in Brazil, running a herd of more than 25,000 head across farms in São Paulo (Pitangueiras, Fernandópolis) and Mato Grosso do Sul (Aquidauana), with cumulative production exceeding 50,416 bulls. The company's core product is CEIP-certified Nelore breeding bulls, generated through a multi-decade selection program combining genomic evaluation (Neogen SNP genotyping), DEP-based expected progeny difference calculations, and computerized mating planning software developed by the Grupo de Melhoramento Animal e Biotecnologia da FZEA/USP under Prof. José Bento Ferraz. Only the top 30% of each crop receives CEIP certification, and 100% of bulls produced carry this designation.
CFM generates revenue primarily through auction-based sales of breeding bulls across four major events per year (the flagship Megaleilão Nelore CFM in Campo Grande, MS; virtual auctions broadcast on Canal do Boi and YouTube; and the Leilão Reserva Especial during Expogrande), with 2025 auction revenue of R$ 14.96M from 1,136 bulls sold to 141 producers across 15 Brazilian states. Secondary revenue streams include semen distributed through major cattle breeding centers (Centrais) including Central Bela Vista, and a newly introduced Nelore heifer offering launched in 2026. The company's customer base spans 602 municipalities across Brazil and Paraguay, with 60% customer fidelity. Beyond cattle genetics, CFM operates two adjacent agricultural businesses: sugarcane cultivation (initiated in the 1970s, making it one of São Paulo's largest suppliers) and eucalyptus forestry (10,000+ hectares in Mato Grosso do Sul since 2011). Go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-based, leveraging direct WhatsApp contact, farm visits, and the annual Sumário CFM catalog (36th edition, 2025/2026) as core marketing assets.
Agropecuária CFM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Agropecuária CFM
- Legal name
- Agro-Pecuária CFM
- Website
- https://agrocfm.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1908
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Agropecuária CFM operates Brazil's largest individual Nelore cattle genetic improvement program, producing and selling CEIP-certified breeding bulls through four annual auctions to cattle ranchers across 15 Brazilian states and Paraguay. Founded in 1908, the São Paulo-based firm also produces sugarcane and eucalyptus.
- Ownership category
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Agropecuária CFM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Nelore Cattle Genetics
- NAICS
- Cattle Ranching and Farming (1121), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)
- SIC
- Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding (AFAEABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF), Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD)
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Where Agropecuária CFM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Agropecuária CFM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Nelore Bull Sales: Sale of CEIP-certified Nelore breeding bulls through auction events (Megaleilão, Leilão Virtual, Leilão Reserva Especial) and direct farm sales. Bulls are evaluated for genetic merit, have andrological examination, genomic-assisted DEPs, and are approximately 24 months old at sale. In 2025, CFM sold 1,136 bulls across 4 auctions generating R$ 14.96 million in revenue.
- Nelore Semen Sales: Sale of semen from top CFM bulls through major cattle breeding centers (Centrais) across Brazil. Semen is available from CFM bulls through the main breeding centers in the country.
- Nelore Female Sales: Sales of Nelore females, including super-precose (early-maturing) heifers. CFM has begun offering female inventory at special auctions, such as the 30 novilhas offered at the 2026 Leilão Reserva during Expogrande.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Nelore CEIP Bulls sold at auction - no formal tiered pricing structure publicly disclosed |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Agropecuária CFM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Agropecuária CFM operates Brazil's largest individual Nelore cattle genetic improvement program, producing and marketing CEIP-certified Nelore breeding bulls and semen. The program uses genomic evaluation, DEP-based selection, and computerized mating planning to select the top 30% of each crop for traits including pasture weight gain, sexual precocity, fertility, and carcass quality. Bulls are sold through annual Megaleilão in-person events, virtual auctions, special reserve auctions, and direct farm sales.
Product overview
Agropecuária CFM operates as a beef cattle genetics company with a unified product portfolio centered on Nelore cattle breeding. The core offering is the Nelore CFM genetic improvement program, which produces and markets CEIP-certified Nelore breeding bulls (Touros Nelore CFM) through auction events (Leilões CFM). The company also distributes bull semen (Sêmen CFM) through cattle genetics centers and publishes annual genetic evaluation summaries (Sumário CFM). All products and services are interconnected through the proprietary Nelore breeding program that spans genomic evaluation, controlled mating, performance testing, and market distribution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Nelore CFM: The Nelore CFM breeding program - the largest individual genetic improvement program for Nelore cattle in Brazil, focusing on economic value traits such as weight gain on pasture and high sexual precocity.
Products and services
- Touros Nelore CFM (Nelore CFM Breeding Bulls)
- Sêmen CFM (CFM Bull Semen)
Quantifiable outcome
- Bulls with DEP of +25 kg at sobreano generate ~R$ 14,280 in extra revenue over a 6-year useful life (21 calves/year × 25 kg × 6 years = 3,150 kg = 105 @ at R$ 136/@), paying for the bull investment and generating profit
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Companies that use Agropecuária CFM
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Agropecuária CFM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Agropecuária CFM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Bellman (Trouw Nutrition)coreBellman, a Trouw Nutrition brand, is listed as a CFM preferred partner. Bellman provides specialized mineral nutrition products for cattle (BellPeso Adapt, BellPeso Vivaz, BellPeso Essencial) designed for animals in confinement, including additives such as monensina, tamponantes, Vivalto, IntelliBond C, and IntelliBond Z. The partnership provides CFM's herd with scientifically developed feed additives.
- NeogencoreNeogen is a strategic partner providing genomic technology and services for CFM's genetic evaluation program. Neogen's account executive Wecksley Souza contributes technical content to CFM's blog explaining genômica (genomics) concepts. Neogen provides genotyping services and genomic tools that enable CFM's early identification of superior breeding animals.
- Central Bela VistacoreCentral Bela Vista is one of the major cattle breeding centers in Brazil where CFM semen is available. It is listed as a CFM preferred partner and serves as a distribution channel for CFM's genetic material to cattle producers across Brazil who use artificial insemination.
- Grupo de Melhoramento Animal e Biotecnologia da FZEA/USPcoreCFM collaborates with the Animal Breeding and Biotechnology Group of the Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering at the University of São Paulo (FZEA/USP, Pirassununga campus). USP processes CFM's genetic data and develops the computerized mating planning software used for all CFM breedings. Prof. José Bento Ferraz leads genetic evaluation for CFM's program.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Agropecuária CFM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Grupo Maringá Naviraí (Nelore Naviraí): One of Brazil's largest Nelore seedstock and commercial cattle operations, with CEIP-certified bulls marketed through its own auction events. Closely comparable to CFM in scale, breed focus, and auction-driven distribution.
- Central Bela Vista: A major Brazilian cattle breeding center (Central de IA) distributing semen from leading Nelore bulls. Comparable to CFM as a channel and competitor in distributing top-tier Nelore genetics, and a current CFM semen distribution partner.
- Nelore Junqueira: Brazilian Nelore genetic improvement program selling CEIP-certified bulls through auctions in the same commercial market as CFM. Comparable in breed, certification standard, and target customer (commercial Brazilian cow-calf producers).
- Nelore Select Semental: Brazilian Nelore genetic improvement program selling bulls at auction with genomic and DEP-based evaluation. Comparable to CFM as a competing Nelore seedstock program targeting commercial Brazilian cow-calf producers.
- Grupo Cabo Verde de Genética Bovina: A Brazilian Nelore seedstock operation that sells CEIP-certified breeding bulls through auctions and direct sales. Directly comparable to CFM in breed focus, CEIP certification, and Brazilian auction-based distribution model.
Broad incumbents
- Alta Genetics Brasil: Global AI company with a Brazilian Nelore and beef genetics program. Competes with CFM in distributing top Nelore genetics through AI centers across Brazil, but operates as a multi-breed global platform.
- ABS Brasil: Global cattle genetics company with significant Brazilian operations distributing semen across beef and dairy breeds. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same beef genetics market, though operating across many breeds rather than Nelore specialization.
- CRV Lagoa: One of Brazil's largest cattle genetics companies offering a broad portfolio of Nelore, Angus, and dairy sire lines plus reproductive services. A broader incumbent competing against CFM's Nelore specialization across multiple breeds and AI services.
Others
- Neogen: Genomic testing and animal DNA services provider, currently a CFM partner for genotyping. Adjacent rather than competing — Neogen enables the genomic evaluation program but does not sell breeding bulls directly.
- Grupo de Melhoramento Animal e Biotecnologia - FZEA/USP: University research group at University of São Paulo (Pirassununga) that processes CFM's genetic data and develops the mating planning software. Strategic partner/enabler rather than competitor, but other commercial programs also use USP-derived tools, making it adjacent infrastructure for the industry.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Agropecuária CFM social profiles
Digital presenceAgropecuária CFM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Agropecuária CFM financial estimates
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Agropecuária CFM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Agropecuária CFM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Agropecuária CFM M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Agropecuária CFM
What does Agropecuária CFM do?
Agropecuária CFM operates Brazil's largest individual Nelore cattle genetic improvement program, producing and marketing CEIP-certified Nelore breeding bulls and semen. The program uses genomic evaluation, DEP-based selection, and computerized mating planning to select the top 30% of each crop for traits including pasture weight gain, sexual precocity, fertility, and carcass quality. Bulls are sold through annual Megaleilão in-person events, virtual auctions, special reserve auctions, and direct farm sales.
Is Agropecuária CFM a public or private company?
Agropecuária CFM is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Agropecuária CFM founded?
Agropecuária CFM was founded in 1908. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Agropecuária CFM based?
Agropecuária CFM is headquartered in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Agropecuária CFM make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Nelore Bull Sales are the primary driver. The others are nelore Semen Sales and nelore Female Sales.
Who are Agropecuária CFM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Grupo Maringá Naviraí (Nelore Naviraí), Central Bela Vista, Nelore Junqueira, Nelore Select Semental and Grupo Cabo Verde de Genética Bovina. Broad incumbents are Alta Genetics Brasil, ABS Brasil and CRV Lagoa. Others are Neogen and Grupo de Melhoramento Animal e Biotecnologia - FZEA/USP.
Does Agropecuária CFM have an API?
No public API is recorded for Agropecuária CFM.
What industry is Agropecuária CFM in?
Agropecuária CFM's product category is Nelore Cattle Genetics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEABAD, Seedstock/Purebred Beef Cattle Breeding, with a secondary code of AFAEAJAC, Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services. Its NAICS code is 1121 and its SIC code is 200.