Beijing, China
October 15, 2025
Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the “Company” or “Origin”), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, completed its Northeast Variety Showcase and Technology Seminar in Changchun on September 18-19, 2025, marking the Company’s re-entry into the Northeast market, a key agricultural region. The event attracted more than 200 dealers and partners, demonstrating strong commercial interest in Origin’s product portfolio and technology platform.
The event centered on the introduction of several new corn varieties, including Jinqiao 8, Jingke 4580, and Jingke 317, which have recently received national approval. These varieties, along with others showcased, have demonstrated superior agronomic traits such as high yield potential, disease resistance, and adaptability to the region’s climate, and are expected to be significant drivers of future revenue.
Strategic Partnership Announcement
Origin Agritech executed a collaboration agreement with Fengtian Seed Industry to jointly develop and commercialize premium varieties, including Ao Yu Feng Tian 310, 501, and 109. This partnership model aligns with the Company’s strategy to leverage established regional distribution networks for accelerated market penetration.
Technology Platform Progress
R&D Director Bill Deng provided updates on Origin’s transgenic technology platform, highlighting the advancement of the BBL2-2 event. China Agricultural University Professor Feng Tian presented gene editing applications developed in collaboration with Origin, demonstrating the Company’s continued innovation in biotechnology solutions.
The Company launched its Golden Harvest Club and Brand Symbiosis Program in August, designed to strengthen dealer relationships and create collaborative growth opportunities with distribution partners. At this meeting, Marketing Brand Director Ms. Mingming Yao provided a deeper interpretation of the Golden Harvest Club and announced the official launch of the brand symbiosis plan.
Management Commentary
Origin CEO Weibin Yan commented, “Our re-entry into the Northeast market is a pivotal part of our growth strategy. This event successfully re-established our presence and demonstrated the commercial potential of our proprietary seed technologies. The enthusiastic reception from over 200 key dealers and partners validates our product strategy and sets a strong foundation for accelerated market penetration and sales growth in the coming seasons. We are confident that our investment in advanced breeding and gene-editing technologies will continue to deliver substantial value to our shareholders.”
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