BEIJING, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, today announced financial results for the six months ended March 31, 2025.
Business Accomplishments and Highlights for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025, and to date:
Strategic Partnerships and Commercialization:
- In October 2024, Origin established the “Origin Marker Biological Breeding Service Consortium” in partnership with China Golden Marker Biotechnology Co., Ltd., designed to accelerate the licensing and commercialization of Origin’s GMO insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant traits and gene editing technologies. The consortium has established cooperative relationships with dozens of breeding companies across China and is currently improving over 100 corn varieties planted in key corn-producing regions.
- In January 2025, Origin announced a landmark three-way partnership with China Agricultural University and the Beijing Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, establishing a comprehensive research and development initiative focused on corn “smart plant type” improvement and innovative variety development. This collaboration unites the strengths of these prestigious institutions with Origin’s biotechnology capabilities to reshape the future of corn development.
- Also in January 2025, the Company signed cooperation agreements with 12 prominent agricultural companies, including Beidahuang Kenfeng Seed Co., Ltd. and Denong Seed Co., Ltd., during its “Corn Smart Plant Type & Transgenic Breeding” seminar. These agreements encompass comprehensive biotechnology services focusing on BBL2-2 transgenic applications, molecular marker-based variety improvement, gene editing technology implementation, and corn mutant library applications.
Biotechnology Advancements:
- The Company continues to advance its GMO corn hybrid trials, with multiple hybrids progressing through the national GMO hybrid trial process. One hybrid remains on track for potential approval in 2025, with two others advancing toward anticipated approval in 2026. Significant progress has been made in the commercialization of BBL2-2 maize, which received a GMO safety certificate in May 2024.
- In January 2025, Origin unveiled the MIGC 20K (Multi-function Integrated Gene Chip 20K), a breakthrough technology developed by Origin’s Marker Biological Breeding Platform. This advanced chip leverages data from 40 million SNP sites across 1,218 inbred lines and incorporates 10 million detection data sites from over 2,000 breeding inbred lines in China, providing comprehensive solutions for transgenic component identification, variety rights protection, and efficient molecular breeding.
- The Company has established four provincial and ministerial R&D platforms with research bases in Beijing, Hainan, and Henan, and developed a large-scale corn genetic platform for efficient functional gene exploration. Origin has accumulated nearly 300,000 corn germplasm resources and received authorization for multiple gene editing traits, including leaf angle, plant height, and rust resistance.
Corporate Strategy and Market Expansion:
- In December 2024, Origin held its 2025 R&D and Business Management Conference in