AGRION

AGRION is rewriting the rules of modern fertilization by closing the long-standing gap between productivity and sustainability. For decades, farmers had to choose between fast yields from chemical fertilizers and healthy soils from organic ones. AGRION’s pelletized organo-mineral fertilizers combine both, giving growers immediate results without compromising the soil’s long-term health.

How?

Each pellet is built like a nutrient capsule. Inside, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) are blended with sugarcane by-products such as filter cake and vinasse. These are organic matter rich in carbon and microbial food. As the outer shell naturally decomposes, nutrients are released slowly, in sync with crop demand.

That steady release prevents wasteful leaching and keeps the soil biologically active. Over time, fields become more fertile, water retention improves and microbial life flourishes—creating a soil ecosystem that feeds itself season after season. For farmers, yield increases of up to 20 percent while making stronger, more resilient land for tomorrow.

Nowhere is this impact more visible than in Latin America’s tropical soils. Heavy rains and sandy ground can wash away as much as 70 percent of the NPK from conventional fertilizers, which release their nutrients in a single burst. AGRION’s slow-release technology slashes those losses to just 20 to 30 percent.

“Using our organo-mineral fertilizers, farmers spend less on inputs, crops absorb more nutrients, and the overall footprint of farming shrinks, while soils grow stronger year after year,” says Ernani Judice, founder and CEO.

One Innovation, 500 Ways to Grow Smarter

AGRION’s fertilizer pellets aren’t designed as a one-size-fits-all. Each formulation is engineered to match the rhythm of the crop. Denser, thicker-layered pellets decompose slowly, providing a sustained feed for long-cycle crops like sugarcane and coffee for months. Lighter, thinner-layered versions break down faster, meeting the rapid nutrient demands of soybeans and other short-cycle crops.


With more than 500 formulations tailored to various soils and growth cycles, AGRION transforms fertilizer design into a science of precision, delivering nutrients at the optimal pace for the right crop, every time.

Closing the Distance between Waste and Worth

Closed-loop production is AGRION’s defining strength. By situating its plants inside sugarcane mills, the company eliminates the distance between raw material and processing. Transport and storage now happen steps away from the source, cutting logistics costs and emissions in one move. The residuals that fuel production also generate biogas, creating a renewable energy loop that powers its operations. In this way, every byproduct is absorbed back into the cycle—waste becomes energy, energy sustains production, and the output returns to the field as nutrient-rich value.

Each mill signs a 20-year take-or-pay agreement that guarantees both residue supply and fertilizer purchase. These contracts secure inputs and offtake, providing AGRION with the financial stability to build and operate its plants, while mills gain reliable, on-site fertilizer without incurring intermediate costs.

Credibility and market access amplify the impact. Backed by a U.S. ESG fund and an UN-supported investor, AGRION adheres to IFC sustainability standards, which reinforce transparency and scalability. Farmers gain a market edge through their partnership with Louis Dreyfus Company, earning premiums for low-carbon crops. And mills benefit under Brazil’s RenovaBio program, where using AGRION’s fertilizers generates about five percent more carbon credits, transforming lower emissions into new revenue.

A Broader Portfolio for Farmers, A Stronger Future for Agriculture

No matter the demand—crop, soil or season—AGRION offers a fertilizer made to match. From powder blends for coffee and fruit growers to liquid formulas for sugarcane, every product is designed to deliver nutrients efficiently and sustainably.

Expansion at AGRION is accelerating. One plant is already operational, another is set to launch next year, and ten more are slated across Brazil within the next six years. Projects are also advancing in Belize and Australia, with discussions underway in the U.S. Beyond sugarcane, AGRION is extending its closed-loop model into sectors such as cattle confinement and pulp and paper, demonstrating organic residues can fuel productivity far beyond the farm.

AGRION is proving sustainability doesn’t have to cost more. In fact, it costs less. Farmers, mills, and investors all benefit in a system where waste is converted into energy, residues are utilized as nutrition and agriculture thrives for the future.