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Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) is a Chinese agricultural technology company headquartered at the Origin R&D Center in Songzhuang, Tongzhou, Beijing. The SEED news page on Stock Titan aggregates company announcements and media releases so readers can follow Origin’s disclosures on corn seed biotechnologies, GMO traits, and breeding platforms.
Company news frequently covers research and development milestones, such as progress in GMO corn hybrid trials, gene editing programs for traits like leaf angle and plant height, and tools like the MIGC 20K gene chip developed by Origin’s Marker Biological Breeding Platform. Origin also reports on collaborations with institutions including China Agricultural University and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, as well as consortiums formed to support trait licensing and commercialization.
Investors and industry observers can also find operational and market updates, including information on seed production licenses, restructuring of production and sales entities under Beijing Origin Seed Ltd., and the activation of full-scale seed processing operations at the Xinjiang production base. News items describe the company’s automated processing line and its role in supplying corn seeds to agricultural regions in China.
Another recurring theme in Origin’s news is commercial and distribution activity. Releases describe industry summits, regional variety showcases, and events in areas such as Zhengzhou and Changchun that bring together distributor partners and industry experts. These updates highlight new corn varieties, regulatory approvals, and initiatives like the Golden Harvest Club and brand symbiosis programs.
By reviewing SEED news, readers can track Origin Agritech’s reported progress in biotechnology, partnerships, governance developments, and capital transactions disclosed through press releases and related communications.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) successfully hosted its Huanghuai Region Core Customer Symposium in Zhengzhou, showcasing nearly 300 new corn varieties to key distributors. The event featured demonstrations of flagship corn varieties including Jinqiao 8, Jingke 317, Jundan 203, and Aoyu 728, along with 16 advanced validation-stage varieties.
The symposium highlighted Origin's biotechnology innovations, including genetically modified and gene-edited varieties, and showcased collaborative varieties developed with leading agricultural scientists. The event was attended by senior leadership, including CEO Weibin Yan, who presented the company's strategic vision and research achievements.
The exhibition included dedicated zones for biotechnology products, cooperative expert varieties, and self-developed varieties, with participants receiving guidance on variety characteristics, cultivation management, and pest control strategies.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) reported financial results for fiscal year 2024, showing revenue growth of 24.6% to RMB 113.4 million (US$16.2 million). The company achieved significant milestones in GMO development, receiving a safety certificate for transgenic maize BBL2-2 and advancing four GMO corn hybrids in national trials. Notable achievements include breakthrough gene editing technology published in NATURE and establishment of the Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium.
Financial highlights include operating expenses of RMB 52.7 million (US$7.5 million) and net income of RMB 20.7 million (US$3.0 million). Cash position stood at RMB 8.4 million (US$1.2 million) as of September 30, 2024. The company appointed new leadership with Weibin Yan as CEO and Patrick Cheng as CFO.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) has scheduled its fiscal year 2024 financial results announcement for Monday, February 10th, 2025, after market close. The company will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 11th at 8:00 AM ET to discuss the results and provide a business update.
The conference call will feature CEO Weibin Yan and CFO Patrick Cheng, who will be available for questions. Investors can submit questions in advance via email until February 6th. Participants can join via phone using 1-800-245-3047 (US) or 1-203-518-9765 (International) with conference ID: ORIGIN. A webcast replay will be available for two weeks following the call.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) has announced partnerships with 12 leading agricultural companies, including Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed and Denong Seed. The agreements were signed during the company's "Corn Smart Plant Type & Transgenic Breeding" seminar and field observation event in Sanya, co-hosted with China Agricultural University.
The partnerships focus on comprehensive biotechnology services, including BBL2-2 transgenic varieties application, molecular marker-based variety improvement, gene editing technology implementation, and corn mutant library applications.
Origin also unveiled its MIGC 20K (Multi-function Integrated Gene Chip 20K) technology, which utilizes data from 40 million SNP sites across 1,218 inbred lines and incorporates 10 million detection data sites from over 2,000 breeding inbred lines in China. This platform provides solutions for transgenic component identification, variety rights protection, and efficient molecular breeding.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) announced major advances in biotechnology and a significant partnership at the 4th Sanya International Seed Industry Conference. The company formed a three-way partnership with China Agricultural University and Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, focusing on corn 'smart plant type' improvement.
Key achievements include: establishing four provincial R&D platforms, developing a large-scale corn genetic platform, creating the world's first corn haploid induction line Hi3 gene editing system, accumulating nearly 300,000 corn germplasm resources, and obtaining authorization for multiple gene editing traits. The company secured a second-generation BT and GT GMO corn BBL2-2 biosafety certificate in May 2024.
Origin also established the 'Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium' with China Golden Marker Biotechnology, launching four biotechnology services: BBL2-2 transgenic applications, molecular marker and variety improvement, gene editing trait improvement, and corn mutant library applications.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) held its 2025 R&D and Business Management Conference in Beijing, gathering industry experts and company leadership to discuss corporate strategy and China's seed industry development. Dr. Gengchan Han, Chairman, presented the company's vision to establish three platforms: technology development and cooperation, profit-sharing, and innovation.
CEO Weibin Yan highlighted opportunities in China's seed industry and outlined key projects, including the commercialization of GMO trait BBL2-2 approved in 2024, gene-editing technology advancement, and seed processing facility improvements. The company announced its 2025 strategy focusing on strengthening its seed business, expanding biotechnology capabilities, and exploring nutritional food businesses.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) has established the 'Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium' in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., This initiative aims to license Origin's GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant (IR/HT) traits and accelerate the application of its gene editing technology in breeding programs. The consortium will focus on:
- Commercializing the BBL2-2 GMO Maize Event
- Advancing gene editing for maize
- Innovating maize germplasm resources
China Golden Marker has invested 67 million yuan in a state-of-the-art molecular marker laboratory. The consortium has established cooperative relationships with dozens of breeding companies across China and is improving over 100 corn varieties in key corn-producing regions.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) has appointed Mr. Weibin Yan as the new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Gengchen Han will continue as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Yan brings extensive experience in agriculture and leadership, having served as Vice-Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, Chairman of Ausnutria Dairy , and in various executive roles at Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture Co.,
Mr. Yan's previous experience as an independent director of Origin Agritech from 2017 to 2018 provides him with a deep understanding of the company's operations and strategic direction. He holds an MBA from Hunan University. The appointment aims to lead Origin Agritech through its next growth phase, focusing on commercializing GMO technology and gene editing innovations in crop development.
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) has appointed Patrick Cheng as Chief Financial Officer and Board Director, effective immediately. With over 30 years of experience in corporate management, investment, and financial control, Cheng brings valuable expertise to drive Origin's financial strategy and operational efficiency. His career includes leadership roles at publicly listed companies in Hong Kong across various industries.
Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech, expressed confidence in Cheng's ability to enhance financial operations and support long-term growth objectives. Cheng holds an MBA from Cardiff Business School and is a Fellow Member of several professional accounting institutes. He has received industry accolades, including being named the Most Promising REIT Manager in Asia in 2016.
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