In February 2024, the Company forged two catalytic and groundbreaking international agreements with Mahindra and Mahindra Limited (“Mahindra”) for the Mini-MAX™. The agreements are a 10yr (with 10yr renewal) Technology License Agreement as well as a 10yr (with 10yr renewal) White Label Manufacturing agreement.
The essence of our partnership with Mahindra revolves around mutual benefit, driven by the shared goal of advancing sustainable agricultural technology globally.
Our White Label Manufacturing agreement with Mahindra provides Clean Seed with the ability to mass distribute its Mini-MAX™ precision seeders and SMART Seeder MAX™ parts around the world under the Clean Seed SMART SMART Seeder Brand.
Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector (FES) is the world's largest tractor company by volume and owns India's two largest selling tractor brands. With a presence in over 50 countries, Mahindra FES has technology centres in Japan, Turkey, Finland and India, with a wide range of tractors and a growing presence in farm machinery for crops across the value chain.
Mahindra Tractor bears the distinction of being the World's Largest Tractor Company (by volume) and is sold in over 50 countries, across 6 continents under three brands.
Long before the public debut of the SMART Seeder MAX™ in North America, Clean Seed has been advancing its technology to meet the diverse needs of global agriculture. Our commitment to innovation has led to the development of purpose-built, compact seeding solutions, designed to scale seamlessly and adapt to the unique requirements of international markets.
The MINI-MAX™ precision seeder brings the groundbreaking technology of the SMART Seeder MAX™ to a compact, scalable format—designed specifically for smallholder commercial farms. With seamless integration and intuitive control via Android and Apple iOS devices, it delivers unmatched precision seeding technology, optimizing every acre for maximum efficiency and yield.
The 5-foot MINI-MAX™ precision seeder brings the patented, industry-leading technology of the SMART Seeder MAX™ into a highly compact, smallholder-focused solution. Designed for efficiency, precision, and ease of use, it delivers large-scale agronomic benefits in a size tailored for smaller farms and diverse global landscapes.
Designed specifically for MINI-MAX™, SeedSync MINI™ provides intuitive, real-time control from virtually any Android or Apple iOS smartphone or tablet. This purpose-built software allows operators to monitor, adjust, and optimize seeding operations with ease, delivering unmatched precision and efficiency in the field.
We are please to announce the results of our input reduction and yield results from this seasons' harvest at our proving grounds in India in collaboration with our partners, Northern Mega Farmers FPO and University of Chandigarh.
The results from utilizing the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ in a side-by-side comparison with current and widely used seeding equipment in India demonstrate an improvement in farming outcomes, including:
Reduction in cost per acre
Increases in per-acre crop yield
Decreases in chemical fertilizer usage
Reductions in diesel consumption
We believe continued performance replicating these outcomes will lead to interest in adopting MINI-MAX™ technology in India and additional regions thereafter.
After Successfully completing activities within the LOI, Norther Farmers Mega FPO will market and distribute 1,000 SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ machines from 2023-2025 in the Punjab and Haryana regions of India.
Who are our Partners - Northern Farmers Mega FPO?
Northern Farmers Mega FPO is a leading organization of 43 Farmer Cooperatives (FPOs) involving more than 12,000 farmer members from 4 States in North India. They work closely with respective State Governments, Industry Chambers, Agriculture Universities & Industry Partners, as well as Farmers Collectivisation, Agri-Input Supplies, Farm Solutions, Market Linkages, Industry Engagement Programs and other agribusiness initiatives.
Mr. Puneet Singh Thind, Founder & Director, stated:
"After having participated in the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ Technology Demonstration at Chandigarh University, our board of directors is convinced that Clean Seed's technology, with its multipurpose solutions such as managing straw and accurate seed and fertilizer placement in combination with the unique no-tillage practices, can bring a paradigm shift to the farmers in the region. With our strong presence in the region and close farmer network built on mutual trust, we are confident we can take orders and distribute 1,000 machines in the field over the next 3 seasons in Punjab and Haryana."
This event was put together to showcase business and partnership opportunities between both countries, it was my distinct pleasure to share our progress on the ground in #India to date and our positive business philosophy towards India with distinguished guests from both counties.
India is the world's fifth-largest economy with growth expectations to hit 6% in the fiscal year and expectations to be the world's 3rd largest economy by 2035.
Clean Seed was proudly featured as an example of how the private sector can succeed in India through the introduction of our Smart Seeder technologies to the Indian agricultural sector which generates 17% of the country's GDP (India GDP $3.7 Trillion US). The current Indian Government has strong mandates and comprehensive programs to implement ESG initiatives on a national scale, this dovetails directly into Clean Seeds SMART Seeder MAX™ and MINI-MAX™.
Clean Seed was proud to host a special event in India with our partners Northern Farmers Mega FPO and CII.
This energetic event welcomed Honourable Scott Moe the Premier of the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada and Honourable JP Dallal at Pehowa, Minister of Agriculture, Haryana, to discuss our efforts to bring our Canadian SMART Seeder™ technology and MINI-MAX™ to India and aid in ushering in a new era of sustainable farming in the region.
Detailed discussions with the Government of Punjab, Haryana and Center Government about the role of the Government in Farmer welfare while working toward a sustainable farming model. The key strategies included the subsidy for multi-crop no-till MINI-MAX™ along with other incentives like carbon credits for the farmers to use MINI-MAX™.
Thank you to the following individuals and groups for their time and contributions towards our efforts to bring MINI-MAX™ to India
Both phases of our MINI-MAX™ trials demonstrated our variable rate small grain seeding capabilities, significantly reduced input requirements and seeded into heavy residue with minimal ground disturbance which is a signature feature of our technology.
Our technology team completed the final stages of the MINI-MAX™ winter wheat seeding technology demonstrations in Punjab and Haryana, in collaboration with Northern Farmers Mega FPO and Chandigarh University.
Completed final phase of MINI-MAX™ technology demonstrations (winter wheat in multiple conditions) in Northern Regions of India.
Mr. Puneet Singh Thind, Founder & Director NORTHERN FARMERS MEGA FPO, stated:
"Teamwork Divides the Task and Multiplies the Success! It was such a wonderful experience working together with Jeet Jheetey, Ramesh Thirumalai from Clean Seed Captial Group, Canada and all our Northern Farmers team during Wheat Sowing trials at various locations in Punjab with Smart Seeder Mini-Max. Amazing to see everyone wholeheartedly involved in the field operations and experiencing the global expertise.
We are delighted to be part of this revolutionary endeavors in Indian Agriculture...Many thanks to Son of Soil- Jeet Jheetey for his reversly-migrated efforts to make it happen in Punjab and Chandigarh University to host it really well."