New Delhi, July 27: Shriram Farm Solutions, a division of DCM Shriram Ltd., has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Vegetable Research , Varanasi, for the transfer of breeder seeds for five vegetable crops: radish, spinach, pea, cowpea and okra.
The MoU was signed on the occasion of the 98th Foundation Day of ICAR, in the presence of the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The agreement will provide Shriram Farm Solutions access to advanced vegetable breeding research and breeder seed material developed by ICAR-IIVR.
Through this partnership, Shriram Farm Solutions will work towards translating scientific research into improved seed varieties suited to Indian farmers. Access to breeder seeds is expected to strengthen the company’s vegetable seed development programme and support the introduction of varieties focused on quality, productivity, resilience and consistency across diverse growing conditions.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Sanjay Chhabra, Business Head, Shriram Farm Solutions, said,
“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 resilience and create greater value for farmers. This collaboration also reinforces our commitment to advancing Indian agriculture through research-led innovation and meaningful public-private partnerships.”
The agreement reinforces Shriram Farm Solutions’ focus on building research-led offerings for Indian agriculture. It will also support closer collaboration between scientific institutions and industry, enabling proven breeding technologies to move efficiently from research programmes to farmers’ fields.