Breeder

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**About the Position**:
Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. is a breeder, producer, distributor for vegetable seeds; they develop high-quality vegetable varieties with superior yield, disease resistance and adaptability to various agro-climatic conditions. Our client is looking for Breeder - Solanacea who will research, find out methods and ways of improving plant breeding. He or she will be responsible to produce new or improved plant and crop varieties better suited to environmental conditions and commercial needs.

**About Client**:Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd.

**Job Title**:Breeder - Solanacea

Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd., is a Breeder, Producer, Distributor for quality vegetable seeds. We are committed to development of high quality vegetable varieties with better yield, disease resistance and adaptability to various agro climatic conditions.Namdhari Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL) has built a successful business over the past 3 decades. The company is now poised for the next phase of growth. We are today an Indian Multinational having expanded into South-East Asian countries and the Middle East

The company has now also forayed into field crops and developed cotton and rice hybrids. We are also diversified into production, export and domestic retailing of fresh vegetables through its own subsidiaries Namdhari Farm Fresh and Namdhari Agro Fresh.

Founded in 1985, Namdhari Seeds initially concentrated on contract seed production for exports. In first decade, it emerged as one of the largest contract seed producer of vegetables and flowers. Simultaneously breeding programs were started to develop suitable hybrids for the Indian market in important vegetable crops. Our first hybrids were released in the Indian market in 1992 which were very successful. Inspired by the success of our hybrids there was an increased emphasis and investment in breeding which resulted into the position of leadership in Indian vegetable seed industry.

Presently, Namdhari Seeds is one of the largest vegetable seed companies in India. We offer more than 500 hybrids and varieties in 20 different crops globally. Our research team strives to develop suitable hybrids for diverse market requirements. Major emphasis is on regional preferences, adaptability, disease resistance, yield, taste and shelf life. The product development team acts in close co-ordination with R&D and marketing and conducts trials, extensively in the farmer’s fields before releasing to the market. Close interaction of marketing & product development team with the farmers ensures that best products reach the farmer. Although the major concentration of our production is in India, to overcome seasonal limitations, capabilities have been developed to produce seeds in different locations worldwide.

With successes achieved in the domestic scenario, Namdhari Seeds has also expanded its activities to S.E.Asian countries (Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia) and Middle East (Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Saudi) besides Turkey. Our hybrids have been accepted in many of these markets. The company has now diversified into field crops and developed cotton and rice hybrids.

We at Namdhari Seeds understand the importance of the seeds in relation to livelihood and prosperity of the farmer. We have also diversified into production, export and domestic retailing of fresh vegetables through our subsidiaries Namdhari Farm fresh and Namdhari Agro fresh. This has helped us to understand the difficulties of grower and the needs of end customer.

Namdhari Seeds has also spread its wings across the globe with operations in Thailand. Namdhari Siam Seeds is present in Thailand since 1999. We are aware of the difficulties Thai Farmers face in growing vegetables in extreme tropical conditions and we are committed to their success. Presently Namdhari Siam Seeds has two research stations in Chiang Mai and NakhonPathom for the screening of hybrids for various traits. We are amongst the top seed sellers of Tomato Hybrids in Thailand. Our range of vegetable Hybrids mainly in Hot Pepper, Brassicas, watermelon and Gourds are creating good reputation amongst the growers due to quality performances and committed services.

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