IAGRO - INSTITUTO MATO-GROSSENSE DO AGRONEGÓCIO

What IAGRO - INSTITUTO MATO-GROSSENSE DO AGRONEGÓCIO does

IAGRO-MT (Instituto Mato-grossense do Agronegócio) is a private non-profit agricultural research institute headquartered in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, founded in 2014 by soybean and corn producers of the state. Its core mission is to stimulate applied research projects, finance scientific studies, and develop technologies tailored to grain production in the Mato Grosso Cerrado biome. The institute operates a distributed network of agricultural research stations called CTECNOs (Centros Tecnol\u00f3gicos Aprosoja Mato Grosso): CTECNO Parecis, an 86-hectare facility in Campo Novo do Parecis focused on sandy soil management (operating since 2016), and CTECNO Araguaia, a 275-hectare facility in Nova Nazaré focused on shallow, silt-rich soils (operating since 2021). IAGRO-MT self-describes as the largest independent agricultural research center in Brazil.

The institute's research portfolio covers soil conditioning, fertilization strategies, cover crop management, biological inputs, and agronomic performance of soybean and corn cultivars and hybrids. Findings are disseminated through technical publications (Boletim T\u00e9cnico and Circular T\u00e9cnica), field days (Dias de Campo), and on-site research visits. Beyond applied research, IAGRO-MT runs two social programs: Futuro em Campo, an educational initiative that has engaged more than 5,000 public-school children across Mato Grosso, and Agrosolidário, a social responsibility program supporting over 70 institutions in Mato Grosso and the Federal District through food donations, sports, cultural, and community projects.

The institute's business model is non-commercial, funded primarily by producer contributions channeled through its founding partner Aprosoja MT (Associação dos Produtores de Soja e Milho do Estado de Mato Grosso), supplemented by government R&D grants from Finep and supported by partner organizations including Imea, Aprosoja Brasil, and Cooprosoja. Go-to-market is event-driven: IAGRO-MT engages producers through structured field visits to its research stations, field days demonstrating research outcomes, and formal technical publications. The organization operates with a lean staff of approximately six employees, suggesting a research-coordination model that relies on partner universities and contractors for execution rather than in-house scientific staff.

Name

IAGRO - INSTITUTO MATO-GROSSENSE DO AGRONEGÓCIO

Legal name

Instituto Mato-grossense de Agronegócio

Website

https://iagromt.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IAGRO-MT is a non-profit agricultural research institute in Mato Grosso, Brazil, founded by soybean and corn producers in 2014 to fund applied research and technology development for grain production in the Cerrado biome, operating two CTECNO research stations (361 hectares total) and social-education programs in partnership with Aprosoja MT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Nutrient Management Planning & Fertility Programs (AFACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Fertilizer & Lime Quality Testing Services (AFACAKAK), Conservation Tillage & Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF, Compaction Reduction) (AFAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Agricultural research services
• Soil management research
• Crop science development
• Agricultural technology transfer
• Non-profit research institute

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuiabá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Research Funding and Member Contributions: IAGRO-MT is funded by soybean and corn producers from Mato Grosso, with support from industry associations. The institute also receives funding from strategic partners including Finep (government innovation agency) for research projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IAGRO-MT is a non-profit agricultural research institute that operates CTECNOs (Centros Tecnológicos Aprosoja Mato Grosso) — dedicated research stations in Mato Grosso that conduct applied scientific research on soil management, cultivar evaluation, fertilization, cover crops, and biological inputs for soybean, corn, and other commodity production. The institute develops, validates, and transfers region-specific sustainable production technologies to producers through field days, technical publications, and producer-association channels.

Product overview

IAGRO-MT is an agricultural research institute operating a portfolio of three CTECNO (Centros Tecnológicos) research centers focused on applied agricultural science for soy, corn, cotton, and other commodities. The institute complements its research infrastructure with two social/educational programs—Futuro em Campo (youth education) and Agrosolidário (social responsibility)—along with technical publications (Boletim Técnico and Circular Técnica) that disseminate research findings to producers. The CTECNOs form the core research infrastructure, while programs and publications extend the institute's impact beyond pure research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTECNO Parecis: Centros Tecnológicos research center located in Campo Novo do Parecis focused on sandy soil management, 86 hectares area with clay variation between 7% and 35%.
• CTECNO Araguaia
• Futuro em Campo
• Agrosolidário

Products and services

• CTECNO Parecis - Sandy Soil Research Station 86-hectare agricultural research station located in Campo Novo do Parecis, Mato Grosso, dedicated to applied research on sandy soil management for soybean and corn production. Research includes soil conditioning, fertilization strategies for grain crops, calibration of fertilization for soybean and corn, cover crop management, production systems, biological inputs, and agronomic performance of soybean cultivars and corn hybrids. The station has been operational since 2016.
• CTECNO Araguaia - Silty Soil Research Station 275-hectare agricultural research station located in Nova Nazaré in the Araguaia Valley region of Mato Grosso, focused on management of shallow soils with higher silt content. Research includes fertilization management, cover crops, production systems, and cultivar/hybrid showcases. The station has been operational since 2021.
• Boletim Técnico (Technical Bulletin) Technical bulletin publication that disseminates agricultural research findings and scientific knowledge generated at the CTECNO research stations to producers, researchers, and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Circular Técnica (Technical Circular) Technical circular publication providing practical guidance and recommendations for agricultural production, derived from research conducted at the CTECNO research stations.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aprosoja MT (Associação dos Produtores de Soja e Milho do Estado de Mato Grosso)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAprosoja MT is the primary founding and supporting association of IAGRO-MT. The two organizations operate in close coordination, with Aprosoja MT's member producers being the primary beneficiaries of IAGRO-MT's research. Joint programs include CTECNOs, Futuro em Campo, and Agrosolidário.
• Imea (Instituto Mato-Grossense de Economia Agropecuária)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImea is a partner organization providing economic intelligence and data for the agricultural sector of Mato Grosso. Collaborates with IAGRO-MT on research and data sharing related to agricultural economics and market analysis.
• Aprosoja BrasilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational soybean producer association that collaborates with IAGRO-MT on national-level agricultural initiatives and policy advocacy.
• CooprosojaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperativa dos Produtores de Soja de Mato Grosso - a cooperative of soybean producers that partners with IAGRO-MT on regional agricultural development initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Embrapa: Embrapa is the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, a state-owned enterprise that conducts applied agricultural research across the country. It is a vastly larger incumbent operating in the same agronomy research space as IAGRO-MT, with overlapping focus on soy, corn, and Cerrado production systems.
• Nutrien Ag Solutions: Nutrien Ag Solutions is a major global agronomy services and crop input retailer providing soil testing, fertilization recommendations, and crop advisory. It is comparable to IAGRO-MT's agronomy advisory and fertility research focus, though operating at vastly larger commercial scale.
• Epamig: Epamig is a Minas Gerais state agricultural research corporation covering coffee, grains, dairy, and livestock. It is comparable to IAGRO-MT as a state-level applied agricultural research institute with both research and technology transfer functions.
• Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC): Instituto Agronômico de Campinas is a São Paulo state agricultural research institute with a long history of crop research, including coffee, sugarcane, and grains. It is comparable to IAGRO-MT as a state-affiliated research institute with similar agronomy-focused research mandate.
• WinField United: WinField United is a U.S. agricultural retail and agronomy services company providing field research, crop input recommendations, and data-driven advisory. It is comparable to IAGRO-MT in offering applied agronomic research and product performance evaluation for crop producers.

Direct peers

• Fundação ABC: Fundação ABC is a cooperative-funded agricultural research institute in Paraná, Brazil, supporting grain and dairy producers. It shares IAGRO-MT's producer-funded research model with a focus on applied agronomy for member cooperatives.
• CCGL Tecnologia: CCGL Tecnologia is the R&D arm of CCGL, a cooperative coalition in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, providing applied agricultural research and technology validation. Like IAGRO-MT, it serves producer-members with field-level agronomy research and technical support.
• Fundação MT: Fundação MT is a producer-funded non-profit agricultural research institute in Mato Grosso, Brazil, conducting applied research on soybean, corn, and cotton. It is the most direct peer to IAGRO-MT, operating with a similar governance model tied to local producer associations and regional research infrastructure.

Regional players

• Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira (CTC): CTC is the R&D foundation for the Brazilian sugarcane sector, focusing on genetic improvement and crop management. It is comparable to IAGRO-MT as a producer-funded non-profit research institute in Brazilian agribusiness, though focused on a different crop.

Emerging players

• Indigo Agriculture: Indigo Ag is a commercial agritech company offering biological inputs, agronomic advisory, and carbon programs for grain producers. It intersects with IAGRO-MT's research focus on sustainable production systems and biological inputs, though as a commercial player rather than non-profit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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