PUNE SEED TOUR SAKATA SEED INDIA & HI-RICH SEEDS

• Registration Fee: 250 USD per person
• Registration fee includes lunch, dinner, snacks, and transportation.
• Participation in tour are for ASC 2025 delegates ONLY
• Minimum of 15 participants required with maximum of 80 participants allowed
• Registration closes on 15 October. Payment must also be made by 15 October for confirmation.
• Cancellation Policy
  • Any cancellation made before October 15, 100% reimbursement will be made, minus bank transfer fee of 100 USD per transaction.
  • Any cancellation made after 15 October 2025; no reimbursement will be made.
  • Alternatively, you can transfer your post congress tour payment in full towards your ASC 2026 registration in Antalya, Türkiye.
• If you have any questions or if there is anything we can assist you with, please don’t hesitate to contact APSA’s Membership Coordination Manager, Mr. Komsak (Bobbie) Kamjing at komsak@apsaseed.org or APSA’s Events Manager, Mr. Mike Kingpayom at mike@apsaseed.org

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SAKATA SEED INDIA PVT. LTD.

“Vegetables nourish the body. Flowers nourish the soul.”

Founded in 1913 in Yokohama, Japan, Sakata Seed Corporation is a global leader in the research, development, production, and distribution of vegetable and flower seeds. With a presence in over 135 countries and more than 900 products across 50+ crops, Sakata is recognized worldwide for its quality, reliability, and innovation. In India, Sakata’s journey began in 2003 with a liaison office, and in 2008 matured into a full-fledged subsidiary with the establishment of Sakata Seed India Pvt. Ltd. in Gurgaon, Haryana. Since then, we have steadily expanded our Sales & Marketing, Product Development, Breeding, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance networks, ensuring that Indian farmers benefit from the same global standards of excellence trusted worldwide.

At Sakata Seed India, our brand essence is more than a statement, it is a living spirit, rooted in purpose and reflected in every seed we nurture. With over a century of unwavering dedication, Sakata’s guiding light remains “PASSION in SEED”, a legacy carried through generations and deeply embedded in our DNA.

This passion drives us to develop extraordinary vegetable and flower hybrids that not only enrich lives but also uplift communities and sustain the planet. Built on our enduring values of Quality, Reliability, and Service, we honor every relationship, keep every promise, and earn the trust of farmers, partners, and customers.

Fueled by innovation and guided by purpose, we deliver excellence through every seed sown, every solution provided, and every experience nurtured, strengthening our place in both the markets we serve and the hearts of people worldwide.

Sakata Seed India Pvt. Ltd. is proud to host the Post APSA Congress Tour on 21st November 2025 at Rase, Chakan–Shikrapur Road, Pune, Maharashtra. This exclusive event is part of the Post Asian Seed Congress 2025 Tour, designed to give delegates practical, on-the-ground exposure to India’s dynamic seed sector.

At our Field Day, participants will experience the power of seeds that bring smiles to the world, with a showcase of 19 crops and 63 hybrids. The highlights include Parthenocarpic Cucumber, Stem Broccoli, Knowledge Exchange, and Harvest Innovations, reflecting Sakata’s commitment to superior seed quality, farmer empowerment, and cultivating happiness. As we grow together, YOU always come FIRST..

The program includes field walks, crop demonstrations, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities with experts and peers, making it a unique platform for learning and collaboration. While the Post APSA Congress tours aim to foster international partnerships and cultural exchange, our focus remains firmly on demonstrating Sakata’s innovations that address the real needs of Millions of farmers.

Hi Rich Seeds (HRS) is an impact-oriented seed company dedicated to developing high-performing field and vegetable crops. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in India, we believe in the power of precision research to drive positive change. Our pan-India research network serves as the backbone of our innovation ecosystem. Backed by a 500+ strong team of changemakers, we are proud to serve farmers nationwide and remain committed to expanding our impact globally in the years ahead.

This program offers ASC 2025 delegates an exclusive opportunity to explore the seed business of Hi-Rich Seeds (India), including its 50-acre state-of-the-art Research & Innovation Hub located in Burkegaon, Pune.

The HRS Research and Innovation Hub at Burkegaon, Pune holds full stack Breeding infrastructure, including Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Phytopathology and Speed Breeding Labs. The location is also home to our senior management team and breeders, that are working on the development of High-yielding hybrids of Okra, Tomato, Chilli, Bitter Gourd, Ridge Gourd, Sponge Gourd, Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon and others.

Tour Highlights:

• Field Demonstration – A showcase of Hi-Rich’s diverse vegetable crop varieties, featuring multiple disease resistance and adaptability to both hot-dry and hot-humid market conditions.

• Guided R&D Visits – Access to cutting-edge research facilities, including Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Phyto-pathology laboratories, along with Controlled Environment Speed Breeding Facilities.

Learning Outcomes – A deeper understanding of the Indian seed industry, Hi-Rich Seeds’ advances in seed technology, and its efforts toward delivering improved yield outcomes for farmers.

What to Expect During the visit

Vegetable breeding is the process of developing new varieties of vegetables that have improved traits of economic importance, namely increased yield, disease and insect-pest resistance with improved nutritional content.

During the visit, we will walk participants through this process in sufficient detail and allow them to understand the entire R&D transformation process. The participants will visit the demonstration plots and see some of HRS varieties up close and gain a deeper understanding of the Indian Seed Industry and its future outlooks.

1. Office and Visitor’s Centre – Provide an overview of the Company’s mission and vision
2. Phyto Pathology Facilities - specialized labs that diagnose and study plant diseases, including fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens. They enable disease-resistant breeding by providing controlled environments for pathogen screening, inoculation trials, and molecular disease diagnostics
3. Speed Breeding Facilities - Speed breeding, when combined with modern crop breeding technologies such as genome editing, genomic selection, and high-throughput genotyping, is a powerful tool to accelerate crop improvement. By shortening breeding cycles and enhancing plant growth, it enables researchers to advance programs faster and deliver improved varieties in significantly less time.
4. Molecular and Cell Biology Labs: Advanced facilities that analyze plant DNA, RNA, proteins, and cellular processes. They support marker-assisted selection, trait mapping, gene expression studies, and cellular assays to accelerate breeding and develop superior crop varieties.
5. Field Visits – participants will have access to a specially designated demonstration plot where there will be various varieties on showcase of various crops