Limagrain Field Seeds - Farmer Owned Farmer Led

Farmer Owned & Farmer Led

Everything that we do has farmers at the heart of it. We are a company created and owned by farmers and Limagrain Field Seeds exists to supply farmers with the best genetics so they can be as successful and sustainably profitable as possible growing the crops the markets request.

The story of Limagrain is truly inspiring, how a group of relatively small farmers in Limagne Val d’Allier (centre of France) cooperated to create the world’s 4th largest seed company. The farmer shareholders of Limagrain have a daily proximity to all levels of our business and are genuine leaders with a long-term vision.

Limagrain Field Seeds is unique among global seed companies to have this model of farmer ownership and leadership and it is something, for which we are incredibly proud and that we want to highlight as a key factor of differentiation.

Multi Crop

No farmer grows only one crop and no global seed business can be successful with a single crop. Limagrain Field Seeds focus is for a portfolio of multi-crops, which correspond to the needs of farmers in all continents.

We have 4 strategic crops: Corn, Wheat, Sunflower, and Oilseed Rape. Corn and Wheat are both global crops and we consider them to be part of our identity, because they serve as the base for the activities of our Cooperative farmer members. In addition, we have a portfolio of tactical crops adapted to each region: Barley, Soybean, Millet, Rice, and Pulses.

Identity Crops

Corn
Wheat

Strategic Crops

Regional Crops

Our Business Serving Farmers Around the World

Europe
Asia-Pacific
Africa
The Americas (Brazil, Argentina, LCS, AgReliant Genetics)

International Presence

The ambition of Limagrain Field Seeds is to provide farmers with the best genetics wherever they are, whether they be large or small. Today, through Perseverance, Limagrain Field Seeds has a global presence, covering 6 continents with subsidiaries in over 28 countries and sales in 77 countries.

Progress is a core value for Limagrain. The roots of the Group were founded in solid scientific technology, which allowed us to innovate and grow our business.

Resources

Resources that meet the level of our ambitions

Breeding & Technology

Traits

Digital Agriculture

Digital Agriculture

Multiple Partnerships

Cooperation is in our DNA. By working in partnerships based on respect and common values, Limagrain Field Seeds has been able to achieve our global ambitions through the creation multiple partnerships across all continents, via our 13 joint ventures in Europe, the USA and Canada, Africa, China and Australia. These partnerships cover both business and research activities.

Our Partners

News

WHAT IS THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS?

The decision-making process in Limagrain is shared by three bodies

The Board of Directors (comprises 14 Elected Farmers + Salaried CEO). The Board of Directors meets twice a month, once on local questions concerning the cooperative and one on questions concerning the group. It appoints the chairmen of the group’s activities; Field Seeds; Vegetable Seeds; Garden Products; Ingredients and Bakery Products.

The Bureau (comprises 6 Elected Farmers and 3 Salaried Executives) meets twice a month.

The Executive Committee (comprises 7 salaried Top Executives) meets twice a month.

It is an 8-stage process

The Bureau proposes strategy

The Board validates strategy

The Executive Committee proposes a road map to achieve the goals set out in the strategy

The Bureau analyses the roadmap & proposes strategic choices

The Board validates the strategic choices

The Executive Committee implements the strategy

The Board checks the implementation

The decision-making process is shared between elected farmers and salaried top executives, with mutually enriching comparative views.