Clean Seed Signs Manufacture & Distribution of SMART Seeder to Mahindra

Feb 08, 2024

Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. announces the signing of a technology license and manufacturing agreement with Mahindra and Mahindra Limited wherein Mahindra will manufacture and distribute the SMART Seeder Mini-MAX in collaboration with Clean Seed.

Following the establishment of the agreement on Jan. 24, 2023, Clean Seed and Mahindra have engaged in a collaborative process to finalize this worldwide licensing, manufacturing and global supply agreement for the SMART Seeder Mini-MAX.

The goal of this alliance is to influence the agricultural sector, starting with a commitment to India. The agreement seeks to tackle global food security challenges by enhancing yields, reducing input costs, prioritizing water conservation, safeguarding agricultural soils from degradation and enhancing environmental outcomes by eliminating tilling and stubble burning practices.

Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES) part of the Mahindra Group is the world’s largest tractor company by volume and owns India’s 2 largest selling tractor brands. With a presence in over 50 countries, Mahindra FES has technology centers in Japan, Turkey, Finland and India. Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group employs 260,000 employees in over 100 countries.

Source : Farm Equipment

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