Limagrain Field Seeds - Digital Agriculture

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 Units present on 6 continents

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, composed of 6 Business Units covering 6 continents with subsidiaries in over 40 countries and sales in 80 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.

In 2020, Limagrain created 2 new joint ventures in the continent of Africa with our strategic partner Seed Co.

Limagrain Zaad South Africa
Seed Co West and Central Africa

A Map of our JV's

Joint Ventures

Our Joint Ventures

News

agrility is a platform of digital tools that provide services to farmers, from sowing to harvest.

By collecting pedoclimatic data and historical observations related to the plot, the platform makes it possible to develop made-to-measure solutions for farmers. agrility also has an entire team of experts behind it with skills in big data, geostatistics, agronomics, modelling, and IT, all on behalf of precision farming.

New services under development

Forecast the silage maize harvest date
Predict the grain maize yield

The right density at the right place

Each field is unique and has intra-plot heterogeneity tied to different soils, different topographies, etc. These heterogeneities create areas with greater or lesser potential within the field. Modulated sowing density takes these areas into account and adapts the sowing density at all points in the field. The right density at the right place to increase profitability!

Determination of the intra-plot zoning using satellite imagery analysis

Analysis of the intra-field zones

Proposal for optimal density in each zone using a specific hybrid analysis

Map exported to be uploaded into the equipment

Vegetation monitoring tool throughout the season

Using satellite imagery analysis, each week agrility.VEGETATION monitors the development of all crops and detects areas under stress in the fields. The impact of diseases, pests, weeds, etc. can be quickly identified and actions can be taken to preserve the yield potential.