Rice seed companies in Pakistan play very important role for timely availability of quality seeds for the farmers. Many national and multinational companies work in Pakistan. Top 05 companies list selected on following criteria.
- Product Range and quality
- Customer service
- Sale and Marketing Range/Distribution
- Customer Services
1. Four Brothers Seeds – Four Brothers Group Pakistan
The company major field crops like Cotton, Rice, Corn, Wheat, Pearl millets and Oilseeds (Sunflower and Canola) as well as small-acre crops like Vegetables, Ornamentals & Fodders. … The company operates its seed research at 20 experimental research centers covering all climatic zones of Pakistan.
2. Agri | ICI Pakistan Limited
Since its inception in 1990, the Agri Division has diversified and expanded, allowing us to provide holistic solutions to our customers. Today, we market both imported as well as locally produced seeds that offer superior yield to farmers.
The Agri Division strives to empower farmers to create and capture maximum value while conserving water, land and energy. We offer innovative solutions, such as bio fertilisers (environment friendly bacteria for increased soil nutrition) and baled corn silage, to fulfil the need of fresh fodder in the lean season. We support farmers by providing them with leading farm inputs to maximise their yields and minimise their costs.
In order to achieve persistent innovation and growth, we have strategically re-aligned the Agri Division into three segments: Seeds (Field Crops), Vegetable Seeds and Agro Chemicals. Currently, ICI Pakistan Limited is the only organisation with dedicated sales, marketing and technical teams for each segment.
The Agri Division takes pride in being responsive to the ever changing needs of our customers. The ability to respond effectively, a dedicated team for Agro Chemicals, Seeds (Field Crops) and Vegetable Seeds, and a strong alliance with our business partners, has positioned ICI Pakistan Limited to continue to be a leader in the years to come.
Agro Chemicals
Seeds (Field Crops)
The Seeds segment offers its customers an outstanding range of hybrid and OPV seeds for field crops. It includes a portfolio of high value seeds of sunflower, corn, fodder, canola, mustard, rice and wheat
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Vegetable Seeds
Launched in 2008, the Vegetable Seeds segment has grown at CAGR of 35%. The Agri Division takes pride in the exponential growth achieved by the segment. The segment has now established a strong footing in the hot pepper and tomato markets. The segment offers a wide range of products including cucumber, gourds, okra, tomato, hot pepper, onion, eggplant, carrot, cauliflower, peas, radish, watermelon and turnip.
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3. Pioneer: Products
Company Overview
Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, providing high-quality seeds to farmers in more than 90 countries. Pioneer provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability and strives to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Science with Service Delivering SuccessTM.
Pioneer Pakistan Seed Limited is a subsidiary of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, USA, began operations in Pakistan in 1989 and is a joint venture with Pakistan based partners. Proprietary Pioneer® brand corn, sunflower, pearl millet, hybrid rice and other hybrid seeds are sold in Pakistan through sales agronomists and dealers who link Pioneer with Pakistani farmers. In addition, Pioneer provides a wide variety of agronomic services.
Pioneer is a leading hybrid seed company in Pakistan, strengthening its position in other crops too. Pioneer is well reputed in the market place for its research based products being offered for different segments.
Pioneer Long Look
We are an international business, with a unique combination of cultures, languages and experiences. Our business environment and customers have changed dramatically since Pioneer was first established. But our philosophy-our attitude toward research, production and marketing, and the worldwide network of Pioneer people-will always remain true to the four simple statements of business policy which have guided us since our early years.
We strive to produce the best products on the market.
We deal honestly and fairly with our customers, seed growers, employees,sales force, business associates, and shareholders.
We advertise and sell our products vigorously, but without misrepresentation.
We give helpful management suggestions to our customers to assist them in making the greatest possible profit from our products.
Core Values
Safety and Health: We adhere to the highest standards to ensure the safety and health of our employees, our customers, and the people of the communities in which we operate.
Environmental Stewardship: We protect the environment and strengthen our businesses by making environmental issues an integral part of all business activities. We continuously strive to align our actions with public expectations.
Highest Ethical Behavior: We conduct our business affairs to the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws. We work diligently to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.
Respect for People: We foster an environment in which every employee is treated with respect and dignity, and is recognized for his or her contributions to our business.
4. Rice Division – Guard Rice
Guard Agri, having achieved full technology transfer in hybrid rice seed is by far the market leader in the seed market with 74.2% share, reflecting the strength of the company as a research oriented organization.
We are the only company in Pakistan doing basic research and development in new Basmati and non Basmati Rice varieties. Guard Agri has a nationwide seed distribution network backed by full technical support services to the farmer.
5. Jullundur Group – Seeds, Pesticides, Fertilizer, Agro chemicals
Company Setup & History Jullundur Private Limited initially started its business in 1952, initially from Arifwala and flourished well over several decades all over the country, in many fields like pharmaceutical, Seeds, farming and agrochemicals etc. Over last few decades company past through many transitional /developmental phases from a family business to a strong local organization. During this transitional phase company made a vital strategical decision of making its another cooperate office/setup in southern part of the country (Rahim yar Khan) with heavy investment. As a result of this, Asia’s largest Seed delinting American automatic (HCL) plant was erected in Rahim Yar Khan. Besides this plant huge storing facility, Pesticides formulation plants, Repacking Plants, Fertilizers Manufacturing units etc. were also installed at Rahim Yar Khan. Now JPL is working in all over the country and growing its business with increasing sales more than @ 20% annually. Company has also strengthened it’s allied departments to respond customer needs & facilitate our customer better.
While spreading its business and passing through transitional phases, company has established various business like.
♦ Jullunur Private Limited
♦ Jullundur Seed Corporation
♦ Rice Mills
♦ Seed & Chemical Testing Lab
♦ Cotton Ginning Factories
♦ Seed Processing Plants
♦ Pesticide Formation & Refilling Plants
♦ Fertilizer Formulation Plants
♦ Jullundur Import /Export
♦ Jullundur Dairy Farming
♦ Jullundur Pharmaceutical
♦ Jullundur Farms
