Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED)
Origin Agritech is a farming company based out of BEIJING, BJ | Beijing, China.
Profile
Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) is a Chinese agricultural technology company specializing in crop seed breeding, genetic improvement, and the commercialization of genetically modified (GMO) and hybrid seeds. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Beijing, the company focuses on corn, soybean, canola, and rice varieties. It is recognized for developing China’s first transgenic corn to receive a biosafety certificate.
The company operates through a complex structure involving a British Virgin Islands holding company and various Chinese subsidiaries and variable interest entities (VIEs) to navigate foreign ownership restrictions. As of mid-2026, Origin is active and executing a strategic turnaround plan. Recent developments include the 2026 launch of the Aoyun 2026 promotion program, the acquisition of gene-editing licenses, and the expansion of its sales force and production capacity. The company maintains a national R&D platform with over 200,000 germplasm resources.
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- Origin Agritech Investor Relations
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1321851/000110465926082871/tm2620133d1_ex99-1.htm
- About Us - Origin Agritech — 2020-12-08
- Origin Agritech Announces Financial Results for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2026 — 2026-05-21
- Origin Agritech Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Results | Nasdaq — 2026-01-30
- Origin Agritech Limited_September 30, 2025 — 2025-09-30
- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1321851/000110465925123758/tm2532823d3_424b2.htm — 2025-12-19
- Origin Agritech Held Transgenic Breeding Seminar and Announces Partnerships with 12 Leading Agricultural Companies - Origin Agritech — 2025-01-17
- Industry
- Diagnostics, Digital & robotics, Feed, Seeds & genetics
- Topics
- GM traits & gene editing, Hybrid seeds & crop breeding, Agri-data, digital & farm platforms
- Role
- Research / RTO — “…R&D platform in China (one research center, five breeding stations, one winter base) aimed at developing advan…”
Bio-solutions it supplies 1
What they offer
Products: GMO Traits; Hybrid Seeds; Crop Solutions; Nutritionally Enhanced Corn
- Production sites
- Beijing, China — Various seed varieties including corn, soybean, canola, and rice.
- Products (website)
- GMO Traits — Proprietary insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits for corn—the first Chinese company to receive biosafety certificates for transgenic corn. · Hybrid Seeds — High-performance corn hybrids bred from our 200,000+ germplasm collection, optimized for Chinese growing conditions across multiple regions. · Crop Solutions — Corn, soybean, canola, and rice seed varieties delivering superior yield and adaptability, including four new varieties launched in 2025. · Nutritionally Enhanced Corn — Specialized corn varieties with improved nutritional profiles for animal feed and industrial applications.
- R&D facilities
- Origin R&D Center, Guizhou
Read from the company's own website: home · about · rnd · leadership
Subsidiaries: State Harvest Holdings Limited (BVI) · Beijing Origin State Harvest Biotechnology Limited (PRC) · Hainan Aoyu Biotechnology Limited (PRC) · Xinjiang Originbo Seed Limited (PRC) · Origin Agriculture (PRC) · Baodao Origin (PRC) · Shihezi Baodao (PRC) · Anhui Aoyu (PRC) · Henan Aoyu (PRC) · Hubei Aoyu (PRC) · Shandong Aoruixinong (PRC) · Xuzhou Aoyu (PRC)
News & status 6
- 2026-09 Latest status: In September 2026, the company entered into an agreement to sell a 70.5184% equity interest in its Xinjiang seed production subsidiary to Hunan Xindaxin Limited while retaining use of the facility through a five-year leaseback. ↗ ↗ ↗
- 2026-10-01 Origin Agritech Strengthens Liquidity by Selling ItsOrigin Agritech is restructuring to strengthen liquidity by selling a 70.5% stake in its main corn seed production base (Xinjiang Originbo) for about RMB 108 million and leasing it back for five years, allowing continued seed production while freeing capital …
- 2026-09-03 Origin Agritech Opens Guizhou R&D Center With Biotech Unit and State-Backed Seed Joint VentureOrigin Agritech has expanded its R&D and commercial footprint by opening a large Southwest R&D Center in Guizhou, housing a wholly owned biotech unit and a state-backed seed joint venture in which Origin holds 25%. The center strengthens its molecular …
- 2026-08-31 Origin Agritech Establishes R&D Center in Guizhou with Biotech Unit and State-Backed Seed Joint Venture | MarketMinuteOrigin Agritech is expanding its national footprint with a Southwest R&D Center in Guizhou, anchored by a state-backed joint venture in which it holds 25% equity, and a new Guizhou-origin biotech subsidiary, signaling stronger government ties and a push to …
- 2026-09-30 Form 6-K Origin Agritech LTD For: Sep 30Origin Agritech Limited reports the planned disposal of a 70.5184% stake in its Xinjiang Originbo Seed Limited to Hunan Xindaxin Limited for about RMB 108 million (~US$15 million). The transfer is structured with staged payments, control and management …
- 2026-08-05 SEED - Press Releases DetailOrigin Agritech announces it has secured exclusive nationwide rights to Zhongdan 6202, a new early-maturing corn hybrid developed by CAAS, allowing them to manage seed production, sales, promotion, and IP enforcement across China. The deal marks a move from …
- 2026-10-01 Origin Agritech sells seed production base for $15 million By Investing.comOrigin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED) is selling its 70.5% stake in Xinjiang Originbo Seed for about $15 million and will lease back the seed production facility for five years, using the proceeds to fund working capital, R&D, and expansion. The deal involves a …
Network: owners, partners, peers
Ownership & investors 14
| subsidiary | State Harvest Holdings Limited |
| subsidiary | Beijing Origin State Harvest Biotechnology Limited |
| subsidiary | Hainan Aoyu Biotechnology Limited |
| subsidiary | Xinjiang Originbo Seed Limited |
| subsidiary | Origin Agriculture |
| subsidiary | Baodao Origin |
| subsidiary | Shihezi Baodao |
| subsidiary | Anhui Aoyu |
| subsidiary | Henan Aoyu |
| subsidiary | Hubei Aoyu |
| subsidiary | Shandong Aoruixinong |
| subsidiary | Xuzhou Aoyu |
| subsidiary | Beijing Origin |
| subsidiary | OAL SMY Limited |
Partners & deals 1
| counterparty | Hunan Xindaxin Limited …In September 2026, the company entered into an agreement to sell a 70.5184% equity interest in its Xinjiang seed production subsidiary to Hunan Xindaxin Limited while retaining use of the facility …… |
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