RAMAC

What RAMAC does

RAMAC (legal entity Rappaccioli McGregor S.A.) is a Nicaraguan agricultural solutions provider founded in 1959 and operating exclusively within Nicaragua through a national network of 10 branch offices (Managua HQ, Jinotega, Matagalpa, Ocotal, Rivas, León, Sébaco, Chinandega, Estelí, Jinotepe) and 2 dedicated production plants — a fertilizer plant in Corinto and an insecticide plant in El Viejo. The company is privately held, family-owned, and currently reports 86 employees. Its core business is the distribution and formulation of crop protection, crop nutrition, biological, and seed products for Nicaraguan agricultural producers, with technical agronomists embedded in the branch network providing on-farm advisory and integrated crop management programs across rice, coffee, beans, peanuts, onions, vegetables, bananas, and sugarcane.

The product portfolio spans crop protection (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, bactericides including Amistar Xtra 28SC, Engeo 24.7 SC, Yoga 50SC, Rifit 50EC), biologicals and botanicals (Tacre Bacillus Plus combining Bacillus subtilis/B. megaterium/B. licheniformis, R-INSECT GOLD 6 SC botanical insecticide, Naturam 5 MAYACERT-certified for organic use), controlled-release nutritional formulas (NutriRamac, Phos-K), biostimulants and soil amendments (Phyllum, Protifert, B-GRO, Tacre Humico Líquido, Tacrehumic), seed treatments (Cruiser line), adjuvants (Tacre Agro Durex), and hybrid seeds (Odette F1 onion, Pepino Tiburón F1 cucumber). RAMAC also serves as the exclusive Nicaraguan distributor for third-party brands including ANASAC's Yoga 50SC herbicide.

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales (no subscription tiers disclosed; pricing is quote-based via a 'Cotizar Producto' request form) supplemented by technical advisory and training services delivered through field days (Días de Campo), product launch forums (Foro Arroz RAMAC), and an agroservicios ally network. Strategic alliances with ANASAC (distribution), Green Seal Company (Phos-K co-development), Biotor (biorrational soil management), PanDia Seeds (onion genetics), and Bellrod (rice crop management events) extend the portfolio without internal R&D investment in those areas. No public revenue, funding rounds, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source data.

Name

RAMAC

Legal name

Rappaccioli McGregor S.A.

Website

https://ramac.com.ni

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RAMAC (Rappaccioli McGregor S.A.) is a family-owned Nicaraguan agro-input distributor and formulator, founded 1959, operating 10 branches and 2 plants that sell crop protection, biological, nutritional, biostimulant and seed products to rice, coffee, bean, onion and vegetable producers across Nicaragua.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Crop Protection & Nutrition

NAICS

Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (325320), Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (3253)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection Product Retail (Herbicides/Insecticides/Fungicides) (AFABAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adjuvant & Tank-Mix Additive Manufacturing (surfactants, oils, drift control) (AFABAIAE), Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Crop protection products
• Agricultural biological products
• Plant nutrition solutions
• Agrochemical distribution
• Hybrid vegetable seeds

Headquarters

HQ city

Managua

HQ country

Nicaragua

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crop Protection Products (Agrochemicals): Sale of conventional pesticides including insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and bactericides for a wide range of crops. Products include Amistar Xtra, Engeo, Tempano Gold, Yoga 50SC, and others targeting rice, coffee, beans, peanuts, and vegetables.
2. Biological and Botanical Products: Sale of biological control agents (Tacre Bacillus Plus), botanical insecticides (R-INSECT GOLD 6 SC), and organic-certified products (Naturam 5). Targets sustainable and organic farming segments.
3. Nutritional Formulas (NutriRamac): Sale of specialized fertilizer products including NutriRamac controlled-release formulas with NPK, micronutrients, humic/fulvic acids, and silicon for various crops including coffee, rice, beans, and vegetables.
4. Seeds: Sale of hybrid vegetable seeds including Semilla de Pepino Tiburón F1, offering virus-tolerant cucumber varieties for export and domestic markets.
5. Bioestimulants and Growth Promoters: Sale of biostimulant products including Phyllum (seaweed extract), Phyllum Max F, Protifert K, Protifert LMW, and B-GRO for improved plant growth, stress resistance, and crop yield.
6. Adjuvants and Miscellaneous Inputs: Sale of agricultural additives including Tacre Agro Durex multi-functional adjuvant (adherent, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, penetrant, antifoam, acidificant) for enhancing spray efficacy.
7. Technical Assistance and Knowledge Transfer Services: RAMAC provides technical advisory, field visits, training workshops, and crop management support to farmers alongside product sales, strengthening customer relationships and product efficacy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RAMAC manufactures, distributes, and sells agricultural input products including crop protection chemicals (insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, bactericides), biological and botanical products, plant nutritional formulas (fertilizers, biostimulants, soil amendments), hybrid vegetable seeds, and agricultural adjuvants. Products are sold directly to agricultural producers across Nicaragua through a network of 10 branches and 2 production plants, complemented by field-based technical advisory and integrated crop management programs covering rice, coffee, beans, peanuts, vegetables, onions, and other crops.

Product overview

RAMAC (Rappaccioli McGregor S.A.) is a Nicaraguan agricultural technology company founded in 1959, operating as a comprehensive solutions provider for sustainable agriculture. The product portfolio includes: crop protection products (insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, herbicides, and biological/organic products like R-INSECT GOLD 6 SC and Tacre Bacillus Plus); biostimulants and soil amendments (Phyllum, Tacre Humico Líquido, Protifert, B-GRO); foliar fertilizers and nutritional formulas (Phos-K, NutriRamac); seed treatment products (Cruiser line); adjuvants (Tacre Agro Durex); and seeds (Pepino Tiburón F1). The company operates 10 branches across Nicaragua and focuses on four pillars: soil regeneration, nutrition, biostimulation, and reduced chemical load.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NutriRamac: Innovative organic nutrition solution for crops with controlled technology for nutrient availability.
• Tacre Bacillus Plus
• R-INSECT GOLD 6 SC
• Amistar Xtra 28SC

Products and services

• R-INSECT GOLD 6 SC Botanical insecticide based on 6% Capsicum annuum extract in suspension concentrate form, providing repellent and inhalation-based control of a broad spectrum of insect pests. Used against coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei) and soil-dwelling insect stages. Registered for organic agriculture.
• Amistar Xtra 28SC Dual-mode fungicide combining Azoxystrobin (200 g/L, strobilurin) and Cyproconazole (80 g/L, triazole) for control of pathogenic fungi across multiple crops including peanuts, soybeans, rice, and coffee. Affects mitochondrial respiration and ergosterol synthesis.
• Tacre Bacillus Plus Biological fungicide-bactericide combining Bacillus subtilis, B. megaterium, and B. licheniformis strains at 1.0 x 10¹¹ CFU/cc. Colonizes root and leaf absorption zones, controlling pathogens through competition for food and space, microparasitism, and antagonistic secondary metabolites. Registered for organic agriculture.
• Yoga 50SC Selective herbicide with contact and residual action based on Diflufenican (500 g/L) for pre- and early post-emergence control of grass and broadleaf weeds in rice and other crops, particularly effective against Ischaemum rugosum. Distributed exclusively by RAMAC in Nicaragua through partnership with ANASAC.
• HYPERION 30 SC Pre-emergent herbicide combining two active ingredients with two different modes of action for weed control in rice cultivation. Launched in September 2025 with over 60 producers attending the launch event.
• NutriRamac Complete and balanced nutritional formulas with controlled-release technology ensuring nutrients are available when plants need them most. Formulated with NPK, secondary elements, microelements, humic acids, fulvic acids, and silicon. Zero fillers, 100% active ingredients. Marketed as an innovative organic nutrition solution for crops.
• Phos-K Liquid foliar fertilizer of botanical origin providing K, P, Mg, B, Zn, and organic carbon. Activates plant defense mechanisms, stimulates floral emission, and improves fruit quality. Registered for both organic and conventional agriculture. Used by coffee farms at pre- and post-flowering stages.
• Odette F1 Onion Hybrid F1 hybrid onion variety with resistance to pink root (Pyrenochaeta terrestris), 2-4 month shelf life, medium bulb size, and short-day cycle for reduced production costs. Suited for export and domestic markets.
• Pepino Tiburón F1 Hybrid Seed Gynoecious hybrid cucumber seed variety with high yield, excellent tolerance to viruses (CMV, PRSV, WMV, ZYMV) and Powdery Mildew. Dark green fruits with 60-65 days to harvest. Targeted at export and domestic markets.
• Tacre Agro Durex Multi-functional liquid adjuvant containing Alkyl Polyoxyethylene and Glycols (30%), Citric Acid (20%), and Ammonium Sulfate (10%). Acts as adherent, emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, penetrant, antifoamer, and water hardener treatment for enhancing spray efficacy.
• Engeo 24.7 SC Neurotoxic foliar insecticide combining Thiametoxam (141 g/L) and Lambda Cyhalotrina (106 g/L) for broad-spectrum control of sucking and chewing insects across multiple crops including rice, beans, vegetables, and fruits.
• Cruiser 35FS Neonicotinoid seed treatment insecticide based on Thiametoxam (350 g/L) for systemic control of sucking insects across multiple crops. Improves germination vigor and early root development.
• Phyllum Biostimulant based on soluble fresh seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum) containing amino acids (3.8%), NPK (6.85%), and microelements (0.84%) for plant metabolism stimulation and stress resistance across crop cycles.
• Tacre P-Cu-Nir Liquid fungicide-bactericide based on Pentahydrated Copper Sulfate (27%) with Oxytetracycline (5%) and Phosphorous Acid (3%) for preventive and curative action against a wide range of fungal and bacterial diseases, while acting as a foliar fertilizer.
• Naturam 5 Chelated fungicide-bactericide containing copper (50 g/L) bound to amino acids and peptides, acting as fungicide, bactericide, and biostimulant. Certified by MAYACERT for organic agriculture use.
• Tacre Micina 22SC Broad-spectrum antibiotic bactericide combining Streptomycin (180 g/L) and Kasugamycin (40 g/L) with fungicidal effects for control of Gram-positive and negative bacteria and various fungal diseases.
• Technical Assistance and Knowledge Transfer Services Technical advisory, field visits, training workshops, seminars, and crop management support provided by RAMAC's technical agronomists to farmers alongside product sales, strengthening customer relationships and ensuring effective product application. Includes soil analysis-based recommendations and integrated pest management planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Odette F1 onion variety maintains product quality and marketability for 2–4 months of shelf life
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BiotorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 November 2025RAMAC and Biotor formed a strategic alliance for soil management with a biorational approach. The partnership involves field validations to support RAMAC's recommendations and fulfill its value proposition. Biotor shares the latest global advances on Trichoderma spp. strain selection, emphasizing strict selection criteria for adaptation, resistance structure breaking, and parasitism of pests and diseases.
• Green Seal CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025RAMAC and Green Seal Company co-organized events for rice producers, including the Foro Arroz RAMAC Sébaco on Gaeumannomyces and biostimulation (October 2024), and the 'Agronomía y bioestimulación para maximizar la Producción' event with rice producers (June 2024). Green Seal Company also co-developed Phos-K, a botanical foliar fertilizer, in partnership with RAMAC.
• PanDia SeedsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2025RAMAC and PanDia Seeds co-organized the 'Genética de Cebollas de Alto Desempeño' event in Selva Negra, Matagalpa, bringing together onion producers to share knowledge, experiences, and innovative solutions for onion cultivation.
• BellrodminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Bellrod supported RAMAC's field day on integrated rice crop management at Finca La Angélica, Jalapa, as a valued commercial ally for promoting innovative and sustainable agricultural practices.
• ANASACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 October 2022ANASAC is the exclusive supplier of Yoga 50SC herbicide, with RAMAC serving as the exclusive distributor in Nicaragua. RAMAC conducted the relaunch event for Yoga 50SC, with ANASAC's regional and country managers presenting the product's technical profile and field trial data. The product had been in the Nicaraguan market for 3 years prior to relaunch.
• Agroservicios Network (Nicaragua)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRAMAC works with a network of agroservicios (agricultural service) allies who share RAMAC's vision of knowledge and technology transfer to small producers. These allies provide technical advisory, training, and product access to smallholder farmers across Nicaragua.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Syngenta: Global agrochemical and seed major. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose products (Amistar, Actara, Cruiser, Touchdown) RAMAC distributes in Nicaragua, competing for the same farmer wallet with deeper R&D and broader portfolios.
• Bayer Crop Science: Global crop protection and seed leader. Comparable as a broad incumbent in conventional agrochemicals, biologicals (via Biologics division), and digital agronomy — competing and partnering with regional distributors like RAMAC.
• UPL Limited: India-headquartered global agrochemical manufacturer with strong presence in Latin America. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying generic and branded crop protection products that compete with RAMAC's portfolio, especially in herbicides and fungicides.
• Corteva Agriscience: Global seed and crop protection company. Comparable as a broad incumbent in herbicides, insecticides, and hybrid seeds (including onion/cucurbit genetics) that compete with RAMAC's conventional product offering.
• FMC Corporation: Global crop protection specialist with focus on insecticides and herbicides. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose Rynaxypyr and other proprietary insecticides are alternative choices to RAMAC's distributed brands.
• BASF Agricultural Solutions: Global agrochemical and biological inputs player. Comparable as a broad incumbent with fungicide, insecticide, and biorational lines that overlap with RAMAC's portfolio and historically a partner (BASF was among RAMAC's first international representations in 1962).

Direct peers

• ANASAC: Chilean agrochemical manufacturer and distributor with broad crop protection, nutrition, and biological portfolios across Latin America. Comparable because it shares RAMAC's model of proprietary brand development plus exclusive regional distribution rights, and is already a RAMAC partner for Yoga 50SC distribution.
• Grupo Tecun: Central American agricultural inputs distributor with presence in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Comparable because it distributes crop protection and specialty nutrition products to commercial growers in the same crops and geographies as RAMAC.
• Disagro: Guatemala-based agrochemical and crop nutrition distributor serving Central America. Comparable because it operates the same hub-and-spoke distribution model with proprietary formulations, supplying small and mid-sized producers across similar crops (coffee, vegetables, grains).

Emerging players

• Biotor: Biological inputs company specializing in Trichoderma-based biorational soil management solutions. Comparable as an emerging player in the biologicals category where RAMAC is investing via its November 2025 strategic alliance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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