<h3>A Global R&amp;D Network with Local Impact for farmers</h3>Our R&amp;D efforts are supported by a strong international presence, with 18 research stations strategically located across Europe and South America.This extensive field network enables us to test our seed innovations under real growing conditions across thousands of experimental micro-plots. These trials reflect a wide range of soil types, climate conditions, and agronomic challenges, ensuring that every new variety is robust, reliable, and relevant to local needs.<h3>Key Areas of Research Focus</h3>Lidea’s R&amp;D programmes target continuous improvements in:<ul><li>Crop yield potential</li><li>Adaptability to diverse soil and climate conditions</li><li>Tolerance and resistance to pests and diseases</li><li>Nutritional quality improvements (e.g. protein content, oil levels, digestibility) to meet the needs of farmers and markets</li><li>Development of digital decision-support tools to enhance crop management for research</li></ul>These research priorities are guided by close collaboration with farmers and industry stakeholders to ensure practical, measurable impact in the field.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1260/448;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_7_.png" width="1260" height="448"></figure><h3>Infrastructure</h3>Our R&amp;D excellence is powered by specific facilities, including:<ul><li>A biomolecular laboratory in Mondonville, France for advanced genetic analysis and trait development</li><li>A counter-season multiplication site in Chile, accelerating the development and testing of new seed varieties.</li></ul><h3>Innovation Through Collaboration</h3>Lidea actively collaborates with both public and private institutions to strengthen and accelerate our research. Notable partnerships include:<ul><li>Innolea – for sunflower and oilseed crop </li><li>GIE Grass – a collaborative initiative for forage crop research</li></ul>These partnerships help us push the boundaries of seed technology and bring new solutions to market faster.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/384;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_9_.png" width="1080" height="384"></figure>

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<h3>7 Production Sites Across Europe</h3>Lidea produces seeds across seven industrial production sites located in across Europe. These strategically located facilities are supported by a vast network of seed multipliers and agronomic experts, ensuring optimal seed propagation and processing close to where the seeds are grown.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1260/448;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_12_.png" width="1260" height="448"></figure><h3 style="margin-left:0px;">Pioneering Safety Standards: ISO 45001 Certification</h3>We are especially proud to be pioneers in this area among seed companies and agribusiness of our size and profile, achieving certification for several sites across Europe. In France, our Lescar facility led the way in 2017 with OHSAS 18001 certification (now replaced by<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/news/lidea/how-lidea-embeds-workplace-safety-and-achieves-iso-45001-certification-in-the-seed-industry"> ISO 45001</a>), followed by our facilities in Seville, Spain, and Tcherkasy, Ukraine, where even our agricultural production is also certified. Most recently, in April 2024, our site in Braila, Romania, achieved ISO 45001 certification. In September 2024, this site reached a remarkable milestone: 1,000 days without an accident—a collective success celebrated internally to recognise and thank all teams involved.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1260/448;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_11_.png" width="1260" height="448"></figure><h3>Nearly 45,000 Hectares Cultivated Annually</h3>Our production relies on a trusted network of multiplying farmers who cultivate nearly 45,000 hectares of land each year across 14 countries. These partners are selected for their technical expertise and adherence to rigorous agronomic standards. Each field is carefully monitored by agronomic engineers and technicians to ensure that the genetic integrity and health of every variety is preserved.<figure class="image"><img src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_13_.png"></figure><h3>End-to-End Quality Control and Seed Certification</h3>At every stage of the seed production process, Lidea applies strict quality assurance protocols to ensure that our seeds meet the highest international standards.Our fully integrated quality control system includes:<ul><li>Compliance with ISTA (International Seed Testing Association) standards</li><li>Germination testing, purity analysis, moisture levels, disease screening</li><li>Molecular biology testing for varietal purity, trait validation, and GMO detection</li><li>Chemical analysis for dust levels and active ingredient composition</li></ul>Each production batch undergoes at least 6 stages of control, with up to 26 types of analysis depending on the crop. Lidea quality laboratories, located close to our production plants, support:<ul><li>Real-time quality testing from harvest to bagging</li><li>Certification and traceability of all seed lots</li><li>Assurance of technological seed characteristics.</li></ul>This allows us to maintain full traceability throughout the seed production chain, from initial multiplication to final packaging.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/384;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_10_.png" width="1080" height="384"></figure>

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<h3>A European Presence with Global Reach</h3>Lidea operates through 18 subsidiaries located across Europe. Our technical and sales teams work directly with farmers, cooperatives, and distribution partners to provide field-level advice and ensure that each solution is adapted to local environmental conditions, regulatory requirements, and market expectations.<h3>Personalised Agronomic Support</h3>Lidea’s approach is built on proximity and trust. By working closely with customers, our experts deliver:<ul><li>On-the-ground agronomic advice</li><li>Support for crop selection, rotation planning, and performance optimisation</li><li>Insights tailored to local climates and soils</li><li>Sustainable solutions aligned with societal and environmental goals thanks to forages and cover crops range.&nbsp;</li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1260/448;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/untitled_design_15_.png" width="1260" height="448"></figure><h3>A wide Portfolio – Multi-Crop, Multi-Solution</h3>Lidea offers a diverse seed portfolio with over 60 crop types, enabling farmers to diversify and optimise production. Our multi-crop range includes:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/corn">Maize</a> (Corn)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sunflower">Sunflower</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sorghum">Sorghum</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/rapeseed">Rapeseed</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/cereals">Cereals</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/forages">Forages</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/service-plants">Cover crops / Service plants</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/soybean">Soybean</a></li></ul>This allows us to serve multiple production systems and agricultural models – conventional, organic, and agroecological – in a fully customised way.<h3>Global Commercial Presence</h3>Our products and services are now marketed in over 65 countries, spanning five major global regions: Europe, North America, South America, Africa &amp; the Middle East and Asia.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:744/454;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2025/05/map.png" width="744" height="454"></figure>With over 5,5 million hectares sown worldwide using Lidea seeds, we are a trusted partner for farmers across climates, continents, and crops.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:800/284;" src="https://api-com.lidea-seeds.com/uploads/2026/03/photo_top_editorial_page_website_1440x512px.avif" width="800" height="284"></figure>A dedicated export team – composed of agronomic and commercial experts – supports this international expansion, offering flexible models adapted to the local context and partner needs.<h3>Flexible Business Models for Every Market</h3>Lidea offers tailored business models, adaptable to different types of partnerships, distribution channels, and customer profiles. Whether through direct sales for farmers, local distributors, or strategic alliances, our objective is the same: to deliver value-driven, reliable, and sustainable seed solutions.To contact us, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/contact-us">click here</a>.&nbsp;

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<h3>We Create Value Through Innovation</h3>At Lidea, we invest in R&amp;D to deliver a comprehensive and differentiated portfolio of hybrid seeds and seed technologies. Our commitment to seed research and seed development enables us to bring innovative seed solutions to market that are tailored to diverse farming needs.<ul><li>Breeding: Leveraging cutting-edge genetics to create high-performance, resilient seed varieties such as with our new rapeseed gene flow.</li><li>Development: Applying the latest seed technologies to enhance seed performance and integrate new farming practices.</li><li>Decision Support Tools: Providing digital services that improve crop management (Top Sowing, Top Silo) and optimise production outcomes.</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Customised Support, Closer to the Field</h3>We believe that proximity is key to success. Lidea places customer satisfaction at the heart of its strategy by working closely with farmers, understanding their challenges, and co-developing customised solutions.Our approach combines agricultural advice, technical support, and field-proven practices to address the specific needs of each farm, whether in terms of crop choice, rotational planning, or sustainability goals.<h3 style="text-align:justify;">Sustainable and Responsible Seed Solutions</h3>Lidea is determined to become a major player in certain segments including agroecological solutions and organic. Lidea offers sustainable solutions that meet farmers’ expectations and take account of climate and environmental challenges.<h3 style="text-align:justify;"> Multi-Crop Expertise to Optimise Farm Profitability</h3>Lidea offers an extensive range of multi-crop seeds to support diverse farming systems and maximise farm profitability. Our portfolio includes:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/corn">Maize</a> (Corn)</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sunflower">Sunflower</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/sorghum">Sorghum</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/rapeseed">Rapeseed</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/cereals">Cereals</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/forages">Forage crops</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/service-plants">Cover crops</a> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/service-plants">/ Service plants</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lidea-seeds.com/crops/soybean">Soybean</a></li></ul>This wide choice enables flexible and efficient crop rotation, supporting soil health and long-term farm viability.<h3>A Year-Round Partner for Farmers</h3>Lidea supports farmers throughout the entire cropping calendar. By offering both winter and spring crops, we ensure continuity and adaptability across all production contexts. Our seeds and services are designed to enhance crop performance in all seasons, helping farmers make the most of every hectare.At Lidea, we are more than a seed supplier — we are a trusted partner, innovating every day to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s agriculture.

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