Origin Agritech Limited

Established in 1997 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Origin Agritech Limited is a Chinese firm operating in two primary areas: agricultural biotechnology and an e-commerce platform. Its biotechnology segment focuses on the genetic enhancement and breeding of crop seeds, encompassing the development, production, and distribution of hybrid crop varieties and associated seed technologies. The firm also manages an e-commerce platform that caters to farmers across China, offering a diverse array of goods via online and mobile channels. This selection includes agricultural seeds like corn, rice, and vegetables, along with essential farming inputs such as fertilizers and agricultural chemicals. Additionally, the platform provides food, household items, and other consumer products. Origin Agritech maintains collaboration agreements with esteemed institutions such as the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the National Maize Improvement Center, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University.