Private company

Agropatria

Venezuelan agribusiness

Agropatria is Venezuela's largest agricultural supply company, supplying fertilizer, seeds and agrochemicals, as well as loans to agricultural producers. It is a state-owned corporation which was incorporated in October 2010 to take over the activities of Agroisleña which was established in 1958.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Agropatria is Venezuela's largest agricultural supply company, supplying fertilizer, seeds and agrochemicals, as well as loans to agricultural producers. It is a state-owned corporation which was incorporated in October 2010 to take over the activities of Agroisleña which was established in 1958.2

The story

Agroisleña was established in 1958 by Spanish immigrants, and grew to become the country’s leading agricultural supply company. It was accused by President Hugo Chavez of abusing its dominant market position.

From Wikipedia’s article on Agropatria, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

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