Union de Credito Agropecuario e Industrial del Valle del Yaqui, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

The Union de Credito Agropecuario e Industrial del Valle del Yaqui, S.A. de C.V. is located in Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico. It was incorporated on August 7, 1967, after receiving authorization from the National Banking Commission on July 12, 1967. The company was formed by a group of 32 agricultural producers who wanted to integrate their personal and organizational projects. In 1979, the organization changed its name to Union de Credito Agropecuario e Industrial del Valle del Yaqui, S.A. de C.V. Currently, the company has 261 members, with 120 of them utilizing the comprehensive services offered by the union. The main services provided by the company include credit lines, agricultural supplies, and assistance with government loans. The union also facilitates the marketing of products through COAOASS and provides agricultural insurance, technical supervision, and advice through the UCAIVYSA self-insurance fund. Additionally, the company's subsidiary, Bodegas y Semillas del Valle, S.A. de C.V., supplies inputs such as fertilizers, agrochemicals, and seeds, as well as agricultural processing services. The total area managed by the members ranges from 12,000 to 15,000 hectares annually, depending on water availability. The main crops cultivated by the members include wheat, cotton, safflower, chickpeas, and citrus fruits. Horticultural crops such as broccoli, chili peppers, potatoes, zucchini, watermelon, and onions are also significant for some members of UCAIVYSA.