Founded in 1985, Namdhari Seeds initially concentrated on contract seed production for exports. In the first decade, it emerged as one of the largest contract seed producers of vegetables and flowers. Simultaneously breeding programs were started to develop suitable hybrids for the Indian market in important vegetable crops. Namdhari Seeds’ first hybrids were released in the Indian market in 1992 which was very successful. Inspired by the success of Namdhari Seeds hybrids there was an increased emphasis and investment in breeding which resulted in the position of leadership in the Indian vegetable seed industry.
Presently, Namdhari Seeds is one of the largest vegetable seed companies in India. Namdhari Seeds offer more than 500 hybrids and varieties in 20 different crops globally. Namdhari Seeds’ research team strives to develop suitable hybrids for diverse market requirements. Major emphasis is on regional preferences, adaptability, disease resistance, yield, taste, and shelf life. The product development team acts in close coordination with R&D and marketing and conducts trials, extensively in the farmer’s fields before releasing to the market. The close interaction of the marketing & product development team with the farmers ensures that the best products reach the farmer. Although the major concentration of Namdhari Seeds production is in India, to overcome seasonal limitations, capabilities have been developed to produce seeds in different locations worldwide.
With successes achieved in the domestic scenario, Namdhari Seeds has also expanded its activities to S.E.Asian countries (Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia) and the Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Saudi) besides Turkey. Namdhari Seeds hybrids have been accepted in many of these markets. The company has now diversified into field crops and developed cotton and rice hybrids.
Namdhari Seeds understand the importance of the seeds in relation to the livelihood and prosperity of the farmer. Namdhari Seeds have also diversified into the production, export, and domestic retailing of fresh vegetables through Namdhari Seeds subsidiaries Namdhari Farm fresh and Namdhari Agro fresh. This has helped Namdhari Seeds to understand the difficulties of growers and the needs of the end customers.
The start has been promising. Namdhari Seeds are well poised and committed to delivering ‘Seeds for a better future.’