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Shriram Farm Solutions Partners with IIVR for Vegetable Seed Development
Shriram Farm Solutions, a part of DCM Shriram Ltd, has teamed up with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (ICAR-IIVR) in Varanasi.
They signed an agreement to work together on developing better seeds for five vegetables: radish, spinach, pea, cowpea, and okra.
This partnership will help Shriram Farm Solutions use advanced research to create seeds that are more productive and resilient.
The goal is to help Indian farmers grow better crops.
The agreement was signed during the 98th Foundation Day of ICAR, with the Union Minister of Agriculture, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, present.
This collaboration is expected to bring high-performing seed solutions that will benefit farmers by improving crop quality and resilience.
Shriram Farm Solutions and ICAR-IIVR signed an MoU for the transfer of breeder seeds for five vegetable crops.
The agreement was signed on July 27, 2026, during the 98th Foundation Day of ICAR.
The partnership aims to enhance vegetable seed development and support Indian farmers with improved seed varieties.
Shriram Farm Solutions will have access to advanced breeding research and breeder seed material developed by ICAR-IIVR.
The collaboration focuses on developing seeds that are better suited to the evolving needs of Indian farmers.
- Who
- Shriram Farm Solutions and ICAR-IIVR
- What
- Signing of MoU for transfer of breeder seeds for five vegetable crops
- Where
- Varanasi
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Why
- To strengthen vegetable seed development and support Indian farmers with improved seed varieties
Corporate Perspective
Research Institute Perspective
Focus of Collaboration
Corporate Perspective
Shriram Farm Solutions aims to enhance its vegetable seed portfolio and market reach through advanced breeding research.
Research Institute Perspective
ICAR-IIVR focuses on translating scientific research into improved seed varieties for Indian farmers.
Key facts
- Organizations Involved
- Shriram Farm Solutions, ICAR-IIVR
- Vegetable Crops
- Radish, Spinach, Pea, Cowpea, Okra
- Date of MoU Signing
- July 27, 2026
- Union Minister Present
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Key Benefits
- Access to advanced breeding research, improved seed varieties, enhanced productivity, and crop resilience
Quotes
Sanjay Chhabra
Business Head, Shriram Farm Solutions
“At Shriram Farm Solutions, innovation begins with strong science. Our partnership with ICAR-IIVR provides access to world-class breeding material that will strengthen our vegetable seed portfolio and help us develop varieties that are better suited to the evolving needs of Indian farmers. By combining the research excellence of ICAR-IIVR with our product development capabilities and extensive market reach, we aim to deliver high-performing seed solutions that enhance productivity, improve crop…”
thehindubusinessline.com
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