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KPAGRO and Advanta Seeds celebrate a major milestone with the opening of a state-of-the-art sweet corn seed drying facility in Lopburi. This investment strengthens Thailand’s position as a global hub for tropical sweet corn seed production, supporting exports to over 34 countries while enhancing the country’s agricultural competitiveness on the international stage

Mr. Porramate Ingsuwan, CEO of KPAGRO, a leader in corn seed processing and drying, stated, ″This new facility marks a significant step in establishing Thailand as a global production hub for high-quality sweet corn seeds. It is designed to meet the growing demand in both domestic and international markets, particularly in exports, which have been expanding by more than 10% annually. With over 20 years of expertise in seed drying and processing, KPAGRO is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technology into our production process to ensure the highest seed quality while maintaining global standards. Additionally, the facility’s strategic location enables efficient access to Thailand’s key corn-growing regions, further strengthening the country’s seed industry infrastructure.″

Mr. Bhupen Dubey, Global CEO of Advanta Seeds, a leading provider of high-quality seed technology operating in over 95 countries and expanding to 100 markets worldwide, stated:

″This new facility is a significant milestone that enhances our production efficiency and strengthens our supply chain to meet the continuously growing market demand. We are committed to delivering high-quality seeds to farmers, helping them increase yields, reduce costs, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Through this collaboration, we will efficiently export sweet corn seeds to over 34 countries worldwide, supporting market expansion and driving the advancement of global agriculture.″

Strengthening a 19-Year Partnership

Mr. Dubey further highlighted the long-standing collaboration between the two companies: ″The opening of this new facility not only expands our capabilities in the sweet corn seed business but also reflects the strong 19-year partnership between Advanta Seeds and KPAGRO. This collaboration has played a crucial role in developing world-class production standards and serves as a key driver in positioning Thailand as a global hub for sweet corn seed production. It will support market expansion while strengthening the agricultural industry for long-term growth.″

Advanced Technology for Superior Seed Production

The new sweet corn seed facility is located within the KPAGRO Lopburi site, spanning 100 rai (16 hectares), and is operated by KP Agro Industry (Lopburi) Co., Ltd. The facility integrates cutting-edge technology at every stage of production. Key innovations include: Automated ear corn intake station – enhancing efficiency and seed integrity, Centralized heating stack drying system – ensuring uniform drying and energy efficiency, SCADA-controlled precision monitoring – enabling real-time quality control.

Growth of Thailand’s Sweet Corn Market

Thailand is one of the world’s leading sweet corn exporters. In 2023, the country exported 237,170 tons of sweet corn, valued at USD 270.6 million, with strong demand from key markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The domestic market is also expanding, driven by increasing consumption of fresh and processed sweet corn.

Seeds produced at this facility will be exported to over 34 countries, supporting the rapidly growing global market. The Thai sweet corn seed industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% between 2024 and 2034, driven by rising demand in agriculture and food processing industries.

The collaboration between Advanta Seeds and KPAGRO in launching this new facility marks a crucial milestone in enhancing Thailand’s seed industry competitiveness. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the facility will enable farmers to access high-quality seeds, boost yields, and solidify Thailand’s position as a global leader in sweet corn seed production.

KPAGRO and Advanta Seeds celebrate a major

Agribusiness, Biofuel industry, Collaborations, Company News, India

The partnership leverages Advanta Seeds’ expertise in high-yield maize hybrids and Baidyanath’s ethanol production capabilities.

Advanta Seeds, a UPL group company, and Baidyanath Biofuels Private Ltd, both renowned for their expertise in their respective fields, are set to revolutionise India’s renewable energy sector with their strategic partnership.

Advanta Seeds and Baidyanath Biofuels Private Ltd are fully committed to India’s National Biofuels Policy goal of achieving 20 per cent ethanol blending with petrol by 2025-26. Their collaboration is a significant step towards accelerating the sustainable energy sector.

“Advanta is very eager to boost the renewable energy industry in India. This collaboration will benefit the bioethanol production and rural community income while promoting sustainable agriculture,” shares Bhupen Dubey, Global CEO of Advanta Seeds.

The partnership leverages Advanta Seeds’ expertise in high-yield maize hybrids and Baidyanath’s ethanol production capabilities. Advanta management team visited the trial fields and Baidyanath’s state-of-the-art 250 KLPD Grain-Based Ethanol Plant located at Butibori Industrial Area in Nagpur. The initial trials demonstrated that Advanta’s maize can significantly boost the ethanol yield, paving the way for commercial-scale implementation.

“This partnership will provide stable incomes for maize farmers within a 50-100 km radius of the distillery. It is a significant step towards improving the livelihood of these farmers, a cause to which we are deeply committed. Advanta will support the growers in succeeding by offering agronomy training, technical assistance, and access to advanced sustainable farming practices for hybrid maize. Aligned with India’s National Policy on Biofuels, I believe this partnership is poised to boost maize-based ethanol supply while supporting rural community income significantly,’ shares Prashant Belgamwar, Regional Lead for Asia & Africa at Advanta Seeds.

‘We have tested Advanta’s seeds, and I have seen the benefit of having genetically superior seeds. Advanta maize hybrids’ high starch content and good moisture are essential for good ethanol production and high yield. We are happy that we can grow the grain locally and avoid importing since it is counterproductive to India’s indigenous ethanol manufacturing goals,’ stresses Abhishek Jha, CEO of Baidyanath Biofuels Private Ltd.

The partnership leverages Advanta Seeds' expertise in

Agri Genomics, Agro Universities, India, Seeds

Advanta interested to further work closely with IRRI to leverage knowledge and experience in rice science to create market-differentiating breeding products

A delegation from Advanta Seeds from India and the Philippines visited IRRI Headquarters to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two organisations.

Advanta Seeds, a subsidiary of Indian multinational UPL Limited, is a global leader in traditional plant breeding for high-quality seeds in various field crops, including rice. As part of its global strategy, IRRI engages with private sector partners around the world to accelerate the scale and reach of the institute’s innovations and technologies to benefit farmers, particularly smallholders.

Advanta is already a trusted partner of IRRI, and a member of various initiatives such as Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC), Network for Accelerated Rice Varieties for Impact (NARVI), and Two Line Rice Hybrid Study Group. Now, they are interested to further work closely with IRRI to leverage knowledge and experience in rice science to create market-differentiating breeding products.

Members of the visiting Advanta delegation included Satyadev Vaddadi, Director – R&D FC & FR – South Asia; Elangovan Mani, India Molecular Breeding Lead (VC & FC); Balaji Suresh Pippalla, Manager for Trait Introgression; and Seraj Ahmad, Business Lead – Philippines & NEA.

The delegation was welcomed by IRRI Tech Transfer Senior Manager – Business Development Linga Reddy Gutha and Deputy Platform Leader for Rice Breeding Innovations Sankalp Bhosale. The delegation participated in various in-depth scientific discussions with Damien Platten, Nese Sreenivasulu, Kenneth McNally and Shalabh Dixit.

The potential collaborations discussed included: 1) how IRRI can play a role in integration of genomic selection in their rice breeding strategy; 2) grain quality profiling of their parental lines for predictive breeding; 3) closer collaboration in rice native traits and informatics; 4) licensing of additional rice hybrids from HRDC for the Philippines; 5) exploration of a collaboration model for exchange of germplasm from Direct Seeded Rice breeding program, and 6) Licensing of IRRI germplasm for Africa.

As a follow up of this meeting, IRRI Tech Transfer and Jauhar Ali will visit Advanta’s facility in Hyderabad, India this December to discuss various opportunities of two-line rice hybrids. 

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