Our seed business

SEEDS, A CONCENTRATE OF SOLUTIONS

Seeds are the first link in the food chain, they allow production in terms of quantity, which contributes to food security, and quality, which meets the expectations of customers, consumers, and society.


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Being a seed producer firstly involves creating new higher-performing varieties from existing genetic diversity. The seeds from these varieties must then be produced, engineered to ensure quality and sold to farmers and growers. Limagrain masters all these activities, both for field and vegetable seeds and has a portfolio of renowned.





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As a seed producer, we want to provide farmers around the world with sustainable solutions through the progress of plants, taking into account the diversity of territories.

Our breeding focuses correspond to a wide range of expectations:

  • Farmers / Growers: better yield, resistance to viruses, diseases, pests; ability to adapt to different climates, soils, etc. 
  • Industrialists / Distributors: shelf life, size, ability to adapt to industrial processes, aptitude for bakery products, etc. 
  • Consumers: taste and flavor, nutritional value, value for money, food safety, appearance, etc.



See also

Varietal innovation

Adapt the varieties grown to changes in agricultural ecosystems

Plant biodiversity

Protect and enrich plant biodiversity

Agri-food chains

From farm to table is only a step