ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
PAYCO - Paraguay Agricultural Corporation S.A.
At PAYCO – Paraguay Agricultural Corporation S.A., we pride ourselves on being a company with a presence in both regions of Paraguay, dedicated to agricultural, cattle breeding, forestry and industrial production. Founded in 1976, we have specialized in agricultural production, focusing our activities on key sectors of the economy.
Establecimientos productivos
Hoy, nuestra empresa cuenta con 4 establecimientos propios y es uno de los principales productores y exportadores de arroz del país.
Oriental
Cambuchi
Villa Franca, Ñeembucú
34.249 ha.
Lomas
Villa del Rosario, San Pedro
39.408 ha.
(ganadería y agricultura)
(agricultura, forestal y ganadería)
Occidental
Carandayty
Fuerte Olimpo, Alto Paraguay
12.732 ha.
Timboty
Villa del Rosario, San Pedro
39.408 ha.
(ganadería)
(agricultura, forestal y ganadería)
OUR COMPANY
OUR COMPANY
1976
Acquisition of Sociedad Agrícola Golondrina. The Espírito Santo Group acquires Sociedad Agrícola Golondrina, which encompassed 23,911 hectares in Caazapá. This marked the first step in PAYCO growth within the agricultural sector.
1997
Expansion through the purchase of Ganadera Corina Campos y Haciendas.
PAYCO significantly expands its land holdings and initiates livestock operations with the acquisition of Ganadera Corina Campos y Haciendas.
2012
Integration of Finca Carandayty. The Carandayty farm, located in Alto Paraguay, is incorporated, strengthening PAYCO presence in the livestock sector and expanding its territorial reach in the region.
2014
Strategic merger and establishment of PAYCO Paraguay.
The merger of Sociedad Agrícola Golondrina S.A., Ganadera Corina Campos y Haciendas S.A. leads to the creation of Paraguay Agricultural Corporation S.A. (PAYCO Paraguay), consolidating its activities in the agricultural, livestock, and forestry sectors. 100% of its shares are held by PAYCO Luxembourg.
2023
PAYCO has been acquired by a group of investors focused on the rural sector. This acquisition marks a new milestone in the company’s history, driving strategic growth, innovation, and sustainable production.
Our Vision and Values
Our mission is to be leaders in efficiency and quality in agricultural and industrial production, delivering the highest quality end products to our customers. We are committed to operating sustainably, respecting the environment, improving the quality of life of our employees and meeting the objectives of our shareholders. We work every day to refine our processes and offer exceptional value in everything we do.
The principles and values guiding every decision we make seek to ensure that our operations benefit not only the company but also society and the environment.
- Our Ethics
We act with integrity, transparency and honesty in all our decisions and actions, fostering strong, trust-based relationships with our customers, employees and partners.
- Ownership mindset
We take responsibility for our actions as if the company were our own. We continuously seek opportunities to improve, innovate and add value to the organization.
- Discipline
We are rigorous in the planning and execution of our activities, respecting processes and protocols to ensure efficiency and quality at every step.
- Humility
We recognize our strengths and weaknesses, learning from our experiences and those of others, maintaining an open attitude to improve.
- Pursuit of Efficiency
We focus on optimizing resources and processes, always seeking the most effective way to achieve our objectives without compromising quality, safety and the well-being of all involved.
Our Team
Chief Financial Officer
Andreas Arruda
Chief Operating Officer
Carlos Cristaldo
Advisory Board
Luis Enrique Arrellaga
Marcelo
Sales
Andreas
Arruda
Carlos
Cristaldo
Sustainability
At Payco, we are working to integrate sustainability into the core of our operations. We are developing innovative strategies that comply with best practices and international certification standards. Our goal is to ensure that every activity we carry out respects and protects the environment, promotes social well-being and fosters sustainable economic development. We seek to be leaders in the adoption of responsible and sustainable practices through our commitment.
