Our Story

2023

• Genesis is opened, a milestone for Brazilian swine farming. Located in Paranavaí - PR, Genesis is the largest and most advanced genetic nucleus in Latin America, which transforms Brazil into a global center of genetic improvement of swines, and is integrated with the PIC Elite Farms Chain.

• Inaguración Florentino Ameghino, en Provincia de Buenos Aires, una moderna Unidad de Diseminación de Genes, agregando diferencias de competitividade para la porcinocultura Argentina.

2022

• Genes Dissemination Unit is opened in Paranavaí - PR, its sixth GDU in the country, increasing production capacity to 4.5 million inseminating doses per year.

• It obtains ISO 9001 certification, version 2015, for its network of Genes Dissemination Units (GU's).

2021

• In partnership with Cooperativa A1, it opens a Research and Innovation Center to carry out experiments and validations, on a commercial scale and under Brazilian production conditions, in different areas of swine production.

2020

• Fraiburgo – SC Gene Dissemination UnitCenter doubles its production capacity to 1.2 million doses of semen of very high genetic level.

2019

• Launches the Sire AGPIC 800, with a superior profile that combines meat quality attributes with resilient progeny and exceptional growth speed.

2018

• Inauguration of the Gene Dissemination Unit in Itabirito – MG, the fifth GDU in the country, consolidating the largest Liquid Genetics structure in Latin America, with a production capacity of 3 million doses per year.

2017

• Inauguration of the Gene Dissemination Unit in Laranjeiras do Sul – PR, the largest and most modern GDU in Latin America.

• Introduction in Brazil of the TADD (Thermo-assisted Drying and Decontamination) technology, a new concept for decontamination of swine transport vehicles using drying with forced hot air.

2016

• Launch of the AGPIC 359 boar, with maximum growth efficiency and resiliency.

2014

• Incorporation of the pig genetics company Génétiporc.

• Launch of the AGPIC PLUS genetic update program, an advanced closed production system.

2013

• Inauguration of the Gene Dissemination Unit in Fraiburgo -SC, creating the technological basis to generate new gains to the national pig farming industry. 

• Launch of the CBV Max boar genetics program - genetic progress raised to the maximum power.

2012

• Launch of the AGPIC 327 boar, with unique genetics for robustness and accelerated offspring growth.

• Launch of the AGPIC 426 boar, with superior quality and carcass conformation profile.

2011

• Launch of the Camborough sow – the global Agroceres PIC sow.

2009

 • Launch of the AGPIC 425 boar, a new genetic standard for lean meat production.

2007

• Agroceres PIC celebrates its 30th anniversary.

2006

 • Launch of the AGPIC 415 boar, a hallmark of lean yield and prime cuts.

2005

• Launch of the AGPIC 380 boar, which produces hogs with high growth rates and much superior meat quality.

2004

• Launch of the Camborough 23, a sow with high breeding efficiency and exceptional maternal abilities.

2003

• Launch of the Camborough 25, with exceptional breeding efficiency and superior productivity levels.

2002

• Launch of the AGPIC 337 PT1 boar, with automatic feed restriction. This is the second genetic marker of the AGPICmarq generation.

• ISO 9001 certification: 2000 of the Brazil Gene Dissemination Unit.

• ISO 14001 certification of the Nucleus Farm.

2000

• Launch of the AG 1075 LS1 sire, the first genetic marker for commercial use in Brazil - a proprietary technology of AGPICmarq.

1999

• Agroceres PIC merged with PIC Argentina, taking over the operations and distribution of breeding stock and sires of high genetic value in Argentina. 

• ISO 9001 certification of its Brazil Gene Dissemination Unit, the first of the industry.

1998

• Launch of the AGPIC 427 and AGPIC 421 boars, a new generation of boars with high prime cut yield.

• Launch of theAGPIC 337 boar, free of the Halothane gene, with superior meat quality.

1997

• Launch of three boars of high genetic value, AGPIC 410, AGPIC 413 and AGPIC 420, specifically for artificial insemination.

1996

• Creation of the "Ultralight Pig“ – AGPIC 419: leaner and much healthier meat.

1995

• Inauguration of the Brazil Gene Dissemination.

1994

• Launch of Camborough 22, a sow for high-tech farms.

1993

• Pioneer use of DNA testing to identify Halothane-gene-free pigs.

1992

• Creation of the "Light Pig“ – AGPIC 405, triggering a new leap in carcass quality.

1990

• Launch of the AGPIC 400 boar, a new standard of carcass quality and prime cut yield.

1986

• Launch of the AGPIC 231 boar: better growth efficiency.

• First to use the Medicated Early Weaning technique in Brazil.

1985

• Launch of the Camborough 15 - the first three-cross commercial sow of the market: hyperprolificacy, robustness and meat quality.

• Development of the first nutrition program exclusively for high performance pigs. 

• Launch of the AG1050 dam.

1983

• Creation of a Project Engineering department to support customers.

1982

• Start of the development of hyperprolific maternal lines.

1980

• Launch of the AGPIC 204 hybrid boar.

1979

• Launch of the Camborough hybrid sow.

1978

• Arrival in Brazil of the first genetic nucleus for modern pork-type pigs.

1977

• Foundation of Agroceres PIC, a joint-venture between Agroceres and PIC Pig Improvement Company.

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