Mazorca
Mazorca is a privately held Mexican agricultural inputs distributor holding exclusive Asgrow (Bayer) seed distribution rights for the Ciénega Zone of Jalisco and Michoacán, distributing multi-brand agrochemicals and providing soil analysis, financing, grain commercialization, and crop insurance to small and medium grain producers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersLa Barca, Mexico
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Mazorca does
Mazorca (legal entity: SERVICIOS Y ASESORIA LA MAZORCA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.) is a privately held Mexican agricultural inputs distributor and producer-services company headquartered in La Barca, Jalisco, operating across the Ciénega region of Jalisco and Michoacán through a network of seven branch locations and approximately 18 employees. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Asgrow (a Bayer subsidiary) hybrid maize, sorghum, and wheat seeds across the Ciénega Zone, and distributes a multi-brand catalog of crop-protection chemicals from Bayer, Syngenta, UPL, Compo Expert, and Tradecorp, complemented by Compo Expert and Tradecorp fertilizer lines.
The company's underlying technology combines soil mapping (radiation terrain surveys plus physical sampling, generating up to 21 georeferenced maps of physical and chemical parameters), GPS-guided variable-rate planting and fertilization, and integration with Bayer's VITALA maize production system and Climate Field View digital platform. On top of inputs distribution, Mazorca operates a full-cycle producer-services stack: soil and foliar analysis, custom fertilizer mixing, agricultural financing (acting as a para-financial institution), grain commercialization for maize/wheat/sorghum, and crop insurance partnerships. The Asgrow Technology Parcels demonstration program (launched 2021 with Agrícola Delba) and field-based agronomic advisors serve as the primary proof-of-concept and customer-acquisition channels.
Mazorca generates revenue through direct, quote-based sales of seeds, agrochemicals, and fertilizers to small and medium agricultural producers cultivating maize, wheat, sorghum, agave, and vegetables, supplemented by fees/interest from financing, grain commercialization margins, and insurance referrals. Its GTM motion is field-advisory-led (in-person agronomists at each branch plus on-farm visits), supported by organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), a content blog, and a WooCommerce-based online storefront. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the company operates on a relationship-driven, pay-as-you-go billing cadence with producers in a defined single-region geographic footprint.
Mazorca firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mazorca
- Legal name
- SERVICIOS Y ASESORIA LA MAZORCA, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.
- Website
- https://mazorca.mx
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Mazorca is a privately held Mexican agricultural inputs distributor holding exclusive Asgrow (Bayer) seed distribution rights for the Ciénega Zone of Jalisco and Michoacán, distributing multi-brand agrochemicals and providing soil analysis, financing, grain commercialization, and crop insurance to small and medium grain producers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Mazorca industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Inputs Distribution
- NAICS
- Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)
- SIC
- Agricultural Services (700), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)
- akta.pro industry
- NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending)Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Fertilizers (Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash)Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op RetailAgriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Inputs & Agrochemicals/Agrochemical Distribution & Retail (Farm Supply, Co-ops)Corn (Maize) Farming
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Where Mazorca is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- La Barca
- HQ country
- Mexico
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Mazorca business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Agricultural inputs sold via direct sales with quote-based pricing |
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Mazorca product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mazorca is an agricultural inputs distributor and agronomic services provider for producers in the Ciénega region of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is the exclusive distributor of Asgrow hybrid maize seeds in this territory and also distributes agrochemicals from Bayer, Syngenta, UPL, Compo Expert, and Tradecorp, alongside Compo Expert and Tradecorp fertilizers. Beyond physical inputs, it bundles soil and foliar analysis, custom fertilizer mixing, technical advisory across the crop cycle, agricultural financing as a parafinancial institution, grain commercialization, and crop insurance.
Product overview
Mazorca is an agricultural inputs company that serves as a distributor of seeds, agrochemicals, and agricultural services for producers in the Ciénega region of Jalisco and Michoacán. The core product portfolio consists of Asgrow hybrid seeds (exclusive distributor) including six named varieties (A7573, Camaleon, Antilope, Antilope Y, Berrendo, Salamandra) designed for different growing conditions, complemented by a wide range of crop protection products from partner brands including Bayer, Syngenta, UPL, Compo Expert, and Tradecorp. The product line includes insecticides (STAR GOLD 7G, SUPREMO, DENIM, MURALLA MAX, RUMBA, KARATE ZEON, CHLORBAN 480 EC), fungicides (SWITCH, PRIORI XTRA, QUILT, AMISTAR, AMISTAR GOLD), and herbicides (GRAMOCIL, LUMAX GOLD, ADENGO, SELECT ULTRA, COLOSO TOTAL, PUMA SUPER, MAISTER, MOJAVE, DEFENSA, PEGASO, LIFELINE, AMBER, SIGMA FORTE, ELUMIS, GRAMOXONE, HARNESS XTRA, BLAZER 90 WG, AXIAL XL), plus foliar products (ADIGOR). Services include soil and foliar analysis, custom fertilizer mixing, agricultural technical advisory, financing, grain commercialization, and agricultural insurance. The VITALA System (Bayer) represents a technology platform combining optimized hybrid plants, agronomic practices, and digital tools with Climate Field View integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Asgrow Hybrid Seeds Distribution Exclusive distribution in the Ciénega zone of Jalisco and Michoacán of Asgrow hybrid maize seeds including varieties A7573, Camaleon, Antilope, Antilope Y, Berrendo, and Salamandra. Seeds are developed for irrigation and rainfed agriculture and offered with custom seed selection guidance based on soil analysis.
- Bayer Agrochemicals Distribution Distribution of Bayer brand crop protection products including insecticides (Movento, Belt, Sivanto Prime, Muralla Max, Semevin, Decis Forte), herbicides (Harness Xtra, Laudis, Puma Super, Adengo, Maister), and fungicides (Consist Max) for maize, wheat, sorghum, and vegetable cultivation.
- Syngenta Agrochemicals Distribution Distribution of Syngenta crop protection products including insecticides (Ampligo, Karate Zeon, Force 2G SC, Denim), herbicides (Axial, Axial XL, Gramoxone, Elumis, Harness Xtra, Topik Gold, Traxos, Lumax Gold, Adengo, Prior Xtra), fungicides (Switch, Amistar, Amistar Gold, Quilt, Primagram Gold, EngEO, Consist Max, Uniform, Marvel, Durivo, Cruiser Maxx Cereals), and coadjuvants (Adigor).
- UPL Agrochemicals Distribution Distribution of UPL agrochemical products including insecticides (Star Gold 7G, Supremo, UnipriD 350SC, Turbulans 5G, Chlorban 480 EC, Chlorban 5G, Glance, Movento), herbicides (Blazer 90 WG, Select Ultra, Gramocil, Mojave, Lifeline, PegaSo, Rondo Super, Uniquat), and coadjuvants.
- Compo Expert Fertilizers and Tradecorp Crop Nutrition Distribution Distribution of Compo Expert fertilizer and nutritional products and Tradecorp crop nutrition and protection products for agricultural applications, complementing the seed and agrochemical portfolio.
- Soil and Foliar Analysis Service Sample extraction and interpretation service for soil and foliar analysis, helping producers understand nutritional needs and make informed decisions about fertilization and crop management.
- Custom Fertilizer Mixing Service Physical mixing of fertilizers customized according to the nutritional needs of the soil, created based on soil analysis results.
- Agricultural Technical Advisory Technical advisory with highly trained personnel in basic grains, providing guidance on product use and crop management, including preventive actions and harvest success recommendations across the full crop cycle.
- Agricultural Financing (Parafinancial) Credit enablement functioning as a parafinancial institution, providing financing at more accessible rates so farmers can purchase agricultural inputs.
- Grain Commercialization Service Grain marketing and commercialization services for maize, wheat, and sorghum, helping producers sell their harvest according to market conditions.
- Agricultural Insurance Crop insurance offered through partnerships with agricultural insurance experts, protecting farmers' investments against climatic phenomena and other risks affecting crop yield and survival.
- VITALA System by Bayer Bayer's agronomic system for maize production combining optimized hybrid plants (up to 1 meter shorter than conventional 2.5-3m hybrids), agronomic practices, and digital tools. Enables 20-30% increase in plants per hectare (up to 145,000 plants), better light utilization, soil moisture conservation (up to 10 additional days), improved wind resistance (up to 50 km/h), and integration with Climate Field View digital platform.
- Asgrow Technology Parcel Program (Parcelas de Tecnología Asgrow) Collaborative demonstration plots implementing cutting-edge genetics and cultivation tools to maximize hybrid yields, achieving up to 18.417 tonnes per hectare. Combined with soil mapping and GPS-guided variable-rate technology as a precision agriculture demonstration program.
Companies that use Mazorca
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Mazorca technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
Mazorca partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Asgrow (Bayer subsidiary)coreMazorca is the exclusive distributor of Asgrow seeds (maize, sorghum, wheat) in the Ciénega Zone of Jalisco and Michoacán. This exclusive distribution arrangement is the company's core differentiator and primary revenue driver. The partnership includes collaborative technology demonstration parcels (Parcelas de Tecnología Asgrow) showcasing hybrid performance with precision agriculture tools.
- BayercoreMazorca distributes Bayer agrochemicals including insecticides (Movento, Belt, Sivanto Prime, Muralla Max, Semevin, Decis Forte), herbicides (Harness Xtra, Laudis, Puma Super, Adengo, Maister), and fungicides (Consist Max). Additionally distributes Bayer's Vitala maize production system and Climate Field View digital platform.
- SyngentacoreMazorca distributes a broad portfolio of Syngenta agrochemicals including insecticides (Ampligo, Karate Zeon, Force 2G SC, Denim), herbicides (Axial, Axial XL, Gramoxone, Elumis, Harness Xtra, Topik Gold, Traxos, Lumax Gold, Adengo, Prior Xtra), fungicides (Switch, Amistar, Amistar Gold, Quilt, Primagram Gold, EngEO, Consist Max, Uniform, Marvel, Durivo, Cruiser Maxx Cereals), and coadjuvants (Adigor).
- UPLcoreMazorca distributes UPL agrochemicals including insecticides (Star Gold 7G, Supremo, UnipriD 350SC, Turbulans 5G, Chlorban 480 EC, Chlorban 5G, Glance, Movento), herbicides (Blazer 90 WG, Select Ultra, Gramocil, Mojave, Lifeline, PegaSo, Rondo Super, Uniquat), and coadjuvants.
- Compo ExpertminorMazorca distributes Compo Expert fertilizers and nutritional products for agricultural applications, complementing its seed and agrochemical portfolio.
- TradecorpminorMazorca distributes Tradecorp crop nutrition and fertilizer products, further expanding its agricultural inputs portfolio.
- Agrícola DelbaminorCollaborated with Mazorca and Asgrow in conducting the 2021 Technology Parcel (Parcela de Tecnología Asgrow) demonstration program, jointly implementing advanced genetics and precision farming tools on dedicated trial plots.
- Agricultural Insurance ProvidersminorMazorca has partnered with agricultural insurance experts to offer crop insurance products to producers. These partnerships enable Mazorca to provide risk mitigation solutions that protect producers' investments against climate-related crop losses, aligning with Mazorca's full-service producer development model.
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Mazorca competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Grupo Proain: Mexican agricultural inputs distributor offering seeds, agrochemicals, and fertilizers to growers across multiple Mexican states with regional branches. Directly comparable to Mazorca as a multi-brand regional ag-retailer combining product distribution with technical advisory services.
- Diproa (Distribuidora de Productos Agrícolas): Mexican distributor of agricultural inputs (seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers) supplying producers nationwide. Comparable to Mazorca in business model and target customer, though operating at greater geographic scale across Mexico.
- Agrolíder: Mexican agricultural inputs retailer/distributor serving producers with seeds, crop protection products, and advisory services. Comparable to Mazorca as a regional multi-product ag retailer targeting SMB Mexican farmers with bundled input-and-service offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Yara International: Global nitrogen fertilizer major with presence in Mexico. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the fertilizer category Mazorca operates in, and as a potential supplier or competitor in custom-blend and crop-nutrition services.
- Syngenta Group: Global crop protection and seed company that is one of Mazorca's core principal suppliers (Syngenta herbicides, insecticides, fungicides). Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products Mazorca resells, and as a potential direct-to-grower competitor over time.
- Bayer Crop Science: Global agrochemical and seed major whose Asgrow brand Mazorca exclusively distributes. Comparable as the upstream principal supplying Mazorca and competing for Mexican farmer relationships through its own digital and direct channels (e.g., Climate FieldView).
- UPL Limited: Global agrochemical company whose crop protection portfolio (insecticides, herbicides, coadjuvants) is distributed by Mazorca. Comparable as a supplier-principal and a potential alternative channel partner to other regional distributors in Mexico.
- Corteva Agriscience: Global seed and crop protection major (Pioneer, Brevant). Comparable as a competing maize-seed supplier to Asgrow in Mexico and as a broader incumbent in the same agricultural-inputs distribution value chain.
- Tradecorp: Crop nutrition and biostimulation company whose products Mazorca distributes. Comparable as a principal supplier in the specialty fertilizer category and as a broader incumbent in crop-input distribution.
- Compo Expert: Specialty fertilizer manufacturer whose products Mazorca distributes in Mexico. Comparable as a principal supplier and as a broad incumbent in the agricultural-nutrition category across multiple geographies.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Mazorca
What does Mazorca do?
Mazorca is an agricultural inputs distributor and agronomic services provider for producers in the Ciénega region of Jalisco and Michoacán. It is the exclusive distributor of Asgrow hybrid maize seeds in this territory and also distributes agrochemicals from Bayer, Syngenta, UPL, Compo Expert, and Tradecorp, alongside Compo Expert and Tradecorp fertilizers. Beyond physical inputs, it bundles soil and foliar analysis, custom fertilizer mixing, technical advisory across the crop cycle, agricultural financing as a parafinancial institution, grain commercialization, and crop insurance.
Is Mazorca a public or private company?
Mazorca is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Mazorca founded?
Mazorca was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Mazorca based?
Mazorca is headquartered in La Barca, Mexico, in the Latin America region.
Who are Mazorca's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Grupo Proain, Diproa (Distribuidora de Productos Agrícolas) and Agrolíder. Broad incumbents are Yara International, Syngenta Group, Bayer Crop Science, UPL Limited, Corteva Agriscience, Tradecorp and Compo Expert.
Does Mazorca have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mazorca.
What industry is Mazorca in?
Mazorca's product category is Agricultural Inputs Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFABABAD, NPK/Compound & Blended Fertilizers (Granular Blends, Bulk Blending), with a secondary code of AFABAJAB, Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail. Its NAICS code is 32531 and its SIC code is 700.