IDR-Paraná

What IDR-Paraná does

IDR-Paraná (Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural do Paraná) is a state government autarquia established on December 31, 2019 via Lei 20121, through the merger of the former IAPAR (Instituto Agronômico do Paraná) and EMATER (Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural). The institute operates under the Paraná State Government's Secretaria da Agricultura e do Abastecimento and serves as the sole state-level provider of agricultural research, plant-breeding, and rural extension services for the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves small, medium, and large agricultural producers; livestock producers (cattle, dairy, sheep); and rural landowners requiring environmental compliance support such as Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR) and ICMS Ecológico. Services are delivered free of charge as part of the institute's public mandate.

The institute's core outputs include over 100 registered IPR-branded plant cultivars (beans, corn, wheat, oats, coffee, citrus, potatoes, and others) with plant variety protection certificates, distributed through a network of certified seed multiplier partners. Digital tools include IDR Clima (real-time agrometeorological monitoring with climate maps, rainfall, and soil-water data); Geada Paraná (mobile frost-risk app); the Alerta Geada warning service (operated since 1995 with Simepar); and cultivar-specific apps (IPR 212 Canola, IPR 216 Corn). A Núcleo de Inovação Tecnológica (NIT) manages intellectual property and technology transfer. Distribution is anchored by five regional research poles (Santa Tereza do Oeste, Ponta Grossa, Curitiba, Paranavaí, Pato Branco) plus a field-based extensionista network reaching all Paraná municipalities.

The business model is non-commercial: IDR-Paraná is funded through Paraná State Government budget allocations under the Secretaria da Agricultura e do Abastecimento, with services provided free of charge to farmers and citizens. Revenue is therefore fundamentally dependent on state fiscal appropriations rather than market pricing. The institute's GTM is institutional rather than commercial, relying on government communication channels, a weekly radio program (O Homem e a Terra), the institutional website, WhatsApp/Telegram alert channels, and direct on-farm extension visits. Customer segments are public-good oriented: agricultural producers, livestock producers, and rural landowners in Paraná, with no pricing differentiation by segment.

Name

IDR-Paraná

Legal name

Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural do Paraná

Website

https://idrparana.pr.gov.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

IDR-Paraná is the state government agricultural research and rural extension institute of Paraná, Brazil, created in 2019 by merging IAPAR and EMATER. It provides free cultivar development, agrometeorological monitoring, frost alerts, and on-farm technical assistance to farmers and rural landowners across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Services

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Technology Enablement & Data Integration Advisory (FMIS/ERP, IoT, Decision Support) (AFACAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Management & Decision Support Software (FMIS, ERP, Recordkeeping) (AFAGALAA), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Irrigation Monitoring & Sensors (Flow/Pressure Meters, Soil Moisture, Water Quality Sensors) (AFABAHAJ), Irrigation, Fertigation & Nutrient Delivery Systems (Dosing, Injectors, Sensors) (AFAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural research
• Rural extension services
• Plant cultivar development
• Agrometeorological monitoring
• Frost alert services

Headquarters

HQ city

Londrina

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Funding: As a state government agricultural institute (autarquia state), IDR-Paraná is funded through the Paraná State Government budget allocations under the Secretaria da Agricultura e do Abastecimento. Services to farmers and citizens are provided free of charge.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IDR-Paraná conducts agricultural research, develops and licenses proprietary plant cultivars (IPR series covering beans, corn, wheat, oats, coffee, citrus, potatoes, canola), and delivers free rural extension services to farmers across Paraná. It also operates digital agrometeorological tools, including the Alerta Geada frost warning service, IDR Clima, and the Geada Paraná mobile app, supporting agricultural planning and climate risk management.

Product overview

IDR-Paraná operates as an agricultural research and rural development institute under the Paraná State Government, not as a traditional technology company. Its portfolio consists primarily of agricultural cultivars (the IPR cultivar series) and digital tools for agricultural monitoring and decision support. The IPR Cultivares represent the core research output—proprietary plant varieties developed for crops including oats, beans, corn, wheat, coffee, and citrus. These are complemented by digital applications including IDR Clima for real-time weather and soil monitoring, Geada Paraná for frost risk assessment, and dedicated mobile apps for specific cultivars (IPR 212 Canola, IPR 216 Milho). The Alerta Geada service provides 24-48 hour frost forecasts. The offerings work together to support Paraná's agricultural sector through research, seed development, and technology-enabled extension services.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPR Cultivares (Plant Cultivar Catalog) Comprehensive catalog of proprietary plant cultivars developed by IDR-Paraná under the IPR brand, including over 100 registered varieties of oats, beans, corn, wheat, coffee, citrus rootstocks, potatoes, and canola, protected under plant variety protection certificates and distributed through certified seed multiplier partners for use by agricultural producers in Paraná.
• IDR Clima Real-time agrometeorological monitoring application providing climatic maps, accumulated rainfall data, and soil water status for agricultural planning in Paraná's producing regions, including support for sowing decisions, pesticide application timing, and harvesting planning for farmers and rural producers.
• Alerta Geada (Frost Alert Service) Early warning system developed by IDR-Paraná in partnership with Simepar since 1995, alerting farmers and the general population 24 and 48 hours in advance about expected frost occurrences across Paraná to support agricultural planning and reduce climate-related losses.
• Geada Paraná Mobile Application Mobile application informing frost risk occurrence across various municipalities of Paraná to support agricultural activity planning and reduce climate-related risks for farmers and rural producers.
• Serviços Técnicos Especializados (Specialized Technical Services) Specialized technical services offered to farmers, rural producers, and agricultural stakeholders in Paraná, including soil and plant tissue analysis (Solicitar análise de solos e de tecido vegetal), agrometeorological information requests, and other laboratory and consulting services delivered through the institute's research infrastructure.
• Raça Purunã (Purunã Cattle Breed) Bovine cattle breed (Raça Purunã) developed by IDR-Paraná through genetic improvement programs, offered to livestock producers in Paraná as part of the institute's animal husbandry and breed improvement initiatives.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Simepar (Sistema Meteorológico do Paraná)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995IDR-Paraná has partnered with Simepar since 1995 to operate the frost alert service (Alerta Geada), combining agricultural research expertise with meteorological monitoring technology to deliver 24 and 48-hour frost warnings to Paraná's agricultural sector.
• Secretaria da Agricultura e do Abastecimento do ParanácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDR-Paraná operates under the umbrella of the Paraná State Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply (Secretaria da Agricultura e do Abastecimento), receiving institutional mandate and budgetary support for agricultural research and rural extension services.
• Celepar (Companhia de Tecnologia da Informação e Comunicação do Paraná)coreTechnology or IntegrationCelepar provides IT infrastructure, digital platforms, and technological support for IDR-Paraná's online presence, mobile applications (IDR Clima, Geada Paraná), and integration with the state government's Paraná Inteligência Artificial (PIA) portal.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epagri (Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária e Extensão Rural de Santa Catarina): Santa Catarina's state institute for agricultural research and rural extension, also a state autarquia. Offers comparable cultivar development, technical assistance, and agrometeorological services to a neighboring southern Brazilian state.
• EMBRAPA (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária): Brazil's federal agricultural research corporation, operating nationally with crop research, cultivar development, and climate/soil science programs. Directly comparable to IDR-Paraná's research and cultivar development mandate, but at the federal scale and with a broader geographic scope.
• IAC (Instituto Agronômico de Campinas): São Paulo's state agricultural research institute, also a state autarquia under the São Paulo Secretariat of Agriculture. Performs crop research, cultivar development, and agrometeorological services — closely mirroring IDR-Paraná's structure and product portfolio.
• Fepagro (Fundação Estadual de Pesquisa Agropecuária): Rio Grande do Sul's state agricultural research foundation, providing applied research, technology transfer, and technical assistance to farmers. Directly comparable in scope and institutional design to IDR-Paraná.
• EPAMIG (Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais): Minas Gerais's state agricultural research company, focused on crop and livestock research, cultivar development, and technical assistance. Comparable in institutional structure, governance, and mission to IDR-Paraná.

Regional players

• INTA (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria): Argentina's national agricultural technology institute, operating with research stations, extension services, and cultivar development. Comparable in mandate and offerings, but operates in Argentina rather than Brazil.
• INIA Chile (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias): Chile's national agricultural research institute, focused on crop research, cultivar development, and technology transfer. Provides a peer benchmark for Latin American state agricultural research institutes.
• INIA (Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria): Uruguay's national agricultural research institute, providing cultivar development, sustainable production research, and technology transfer. Similar institutional model to IDR-Paraná but at a smaller national scale in a different country.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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