Agroholdings and agro-companies specialize in various aspects of agriculture and the food industry. Their activities encompass the production, processing, packaging, distribution, and sale of agricultural products. They are deeply involved in the cultivation of crops, livestock farming, and other food production-related activities, making them a crucial part of commercial enterprise. Annually, various top lists of agricultural companies are published, featuring different numbers of companies – some with 10, 20, or 50 companies. In this special feature, we present the TOP-100 most influential and promising agricultural firms.
The 100 Best Agro Firms in the World
This list includes a hundred of the world’s premier agricultural companies, holdings, and corporations, recognized for their leadership in revenue and market capitalization. The ranking also takes into account factors such as innovations in breeding, harvesting technology, yield improvement, crop cultivation advancements, and environmental stewardship.
- Cargill Inc.
- Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
- Bayer AG
- Corteva Inc.
- Syngenta AG
- Nutrien Ltd.
- BASF SE
- Mosaic Company
- Yara International ASA
- Tyson Foods Inc.
- Dow Inc.
- Bunge Limited
- Wilmar International Limited
- Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
- CHS Inc.
- JBS S.A.
- China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)
- Zoetis Inc.
- CF Industries Holdings Inc.
- AGCO Corporation
- Kubota Corporation
- John Deere & Company
- AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AG
- Valmont Industries Inc.
- Dole Food Company Inc.
- Sinochem Group Co. Ltd.
- Deere & Company
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- FMC Corporation
- GrainCorp Limited
- Elders Limited
- United Phosphorus Ltd.
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
- Marubeni Corporation
- New Holland Agriculture
- Bunge Brasil S.A.
- The Mosaic Company
- Marfrig Global Foods S.A.
- Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
- The Andersons Inc.
- J.G. Boswell Company
- The Scoular Company
- Sime Darby Plantation Berhad
- Chiquita Brands International Inc.
- Rallis India Ltd.
- The Wonderful Company LLC
- BHP Group Limited
- Sino-Agri Leading Biosciences Co. Ltd.
- Fertiberia S.A.
- Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.
- Tractor Supply Company
- OCP Group
- Smithfield Foods Inc.
- Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V.
- PGG Wrightson Ltd.
- Nidera S.A.
- Weyerhaeuser Company
- Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V.
- Austevoll Seafood ASA
- Tereos S.A.
- The Scoular Company
- Sodexo S.A.
- Brf Brasil Foods S.A.
- Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad
- Aviagen Group
- Arla Foods Amba
- J.R. Simplot Company
- Aeon Co. Ltd.
- Elanco Animal Health Inc.
- Wilbur-Ellis Company
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
- Cherkizovo Group PJSC
- Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
- Hershey Company
- Tyson Foods Inc.
- Agrium Inc.
- Olam International Ltd.
- Zespri International Ltd.
- Eastman Chemical Company
- The Hershey Company
- Praxair Inc.
- China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd.
- The Dow Chemical Company
- McCain Foods Limited
- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
- Groupe Limagrain Holding
- Farmland Industries Inc.
- Darling Ingredients Inc.
- Louis Drey
- John Deere & Co.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
- Wilbur-Ellis Holdings, Inc.
- Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
- Agros
- MFA Incorporated
- Sodexo SA
- Cofco Corporation
- CNH Industrial NV
- China Agri-Industries Holdings
- Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc.
In summary, this ranking represents the elite companies that not only produce and sell a variety of agricultural products but also extend their reach to the production of agricultural machinery, fertilizers, seeds, and animal feeds. Their operations often span the entire agricultural production cycle, offering comprehensive solutions for food security. These companies are active investors in agricultural projects across the globe, participate in international agricultural initiatives, and acquire assets in various regions. This global involvement empowers them to innovate and meet consumer demands, even amid challenges like the reduction of global resources and climate change.
