1991
Company started with
Mackechnie Fungicide
for cocoa in South West
Nigeria.
1996
Productive Farmers Programme
was launched to train the farmers
and crop protection product
dealers on safe and responsible
use of crop protection products.
1999
Pioneer set of
graduate trainees
recruited.
2001
Celebrated 10th year
anniversary. Became a leading
player in the Nigerian
agrochemical market.
2003
Saro Agrosciences began
operations in
Ghana.
2008
Introduction of the key account model that transformed into Direct to Retail in 2009.
2009
Acquisition of manufacturing
plant by Saro Agrosciences
in Ibadan.
2012
Commissioned the
ultra-modern container terminal in
Amuwo-Odofin Lagos. Launch of the
Leadership Development and General
Management Program in partnership with
Lagos Business School.
2013
Began a Joint Venture with SeedCo as
Agriseedco and is currently leading the
Nigerian agricultural revolution with the
introduction of the High Yielding
Maize Seed.
2019
Transition to Saro 2.0 with a new
business direction that focuses on
continuous innovation as we enhance the
Nigerian farmers’ competitiveness and
output. Our services include provision of
affordable complete agro inputs and
excellent technical services.
