About Us – nongwooseeds

Breeding Good Seeds for a Better Tomorrow

Delivering innovation, trust, and quality to Indian farmers — one seed at a time.

Nongwoo Seed India Pvt. Ltd., established in 2007, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nongwoo Bio, South Korea’s leading seed company founded in 1967. Backed by a strong global presence and state-of-the-art R&D facilities, Nongwoo Bio has been at the forefront of innovation, revolutionizing the seed industry across multiple continents.

In India, our journey is driven by the vision to uplift Indian agriculture through innovation, research, and farmer partnership. We specialize in developing high-quality vegetable seed varieties that are resilient, high-yielding, and adapted to local agro-climatic conditions.

Our focus goes beyond selling seeds — we work closely with farmers to improve farm productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Every Nongwoo seed carries a legacy of trust, scientific excellence, and dedication to food security.

From breeding superior hybrids to ensuring farm-to-fork safety, Nongwoo Seed India continues to grow as a responsible green company committed to the prosperity of farmers and the health of society.

Nongwoo Seed India Pvt. Ltd. is a subsidiary of Nongwoo Bio, South Korea’s leading seed company established in 1967. With a strong global presence and cutting-edge R&D facilities, Nongwoo has been revolutionizing the seed industry across continents.

1967

Founded in South Korea

1967

Founded in South Korea

Vision & Goals

Vision

To be among the Global Top 10 Technological Innovation Leaders in the Agriculture and Biotechnology industry.

Goals

Foster innovation and creativity to advance the global seed industry.
Strengthen brand power through quality, reliability, and farmer trust.
Enhance farmer income by providing high-performance, locally adapted seeds.
Contribute to sustainable agricultural development and food security.

Our Mission

Growing Together for a Sustainable Future

For Farmers: Increase income through reliable, high-quality seed varieties.
For Customers: Build long-term partnerships through trust and exceptional product value.
For Employees: Create a progressive, collaborative culture rooted in the core values of Nongwoo.
For Shareholders: Maximize value through innovation and ethical business practices.
For the Community: Promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility to ensure a better tomorrow.

“

“We started this journey with a simple belief — that farming can feed the world without harming it. Every seed we plant, every partnership we build, reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and people.”

James Der Linden

Founder & CEO

Innovating the way you grow.

We deliver end-to-end agricultural solutions that combine traditional farming wisdom with modern innovation.

With decades of experience in farming and agri-technology, we work across borders to provide high-quality, environmentally responsible solutions that meet the evolving needs of communities, industries, and ecosystems.

Empowering Indian Agriculture, One Seed at a Time.

Discover how Nongwoo Seed India combines global R&D and local expertise to enhance productivity, profitability, and food security across India.

1960–1980s

Foundation & Early Growth

Jeonjin Sanghoe (mother company of Nongwoo Bio) established – 1967.
Nongwoo Seed founded (acquired Samhwa breeding company) – 1981.
Banwal breeding institute opened; seed harvest centers opened in Jindo and Hadong – 1981.
Quality assurance center opened – 1984.
Seocheon seed harvest center opened – 1987.
Chungju seed harvest center opened – 1988.

1990s

Overseas Expansion & R&D

Nongwoo Seed Inc. was founded in Yeoju – 1990.
Beijing overseas branch opened – 1993.
Quality assurance center relocated (Ansan → Yeoju) – 1993.
China branch founded (Beijing Shinong Seed) – 1994.
Head office relocated; Nongwoo Ag-material established as an affiliated company – 1996.
Indonesia branch founded (PT Koreana Seed Indonesia) – 1997.
Plug seedling center opened (Yeoju) – 1997.
Nongwoo Ag-material factory completed at Yeoju – 1998.
USA branch founded (Nongwoo Seed America) – 1999.
Biotechnology Institute opened – 1999.

2000s

Corporatization & Global Footprint

Company name changed to Nongwoo Bio Inc. – 2000.
Nongwoo Bio listed on KOSDAQ – 2002.
QA Center completed – 2003.
NMB-DWS patented – 2003.
Indian branch founded (Nongwoo Seed India) – 2004.
Guangdong Breeding Institute of Beijing Shinong Seed opened – 2007.
New head office building & logistics center of Beijing Shinong Seed completed – 2008.
Beijing Shinong International Trading founded – 2009.
Hebei Breeding Institute of Beijing Shinong Seed opened – 2009.

2010s

Recognition & New Facilities

NSJ Bangalore Breeding Institute opened – 2010.
Changed the name of Nongwoo Bio Co. to Agricultural Corporation – 2010.
Won 10-million-dollar export award (4th Gyeonggi Province Agricultural Product Export Awards) – 2010.
Selected as one of Top 10 companies in Gyeonggi Province – 2010.
Myanmar branch founded (Nongwoo Seed Myanmar) – 2012.
Selected for World-Class 300 by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy – 2013.
Became part of NH Agribusiness Group of NACF – 2014.
Nongwoo Bio’s new head office opened – 2015.

2017 ~

Integration & Strategic MOUs

Established an overseas subsidiary in Turkey – 2017.
Acquired Samjin Agricultural Company Co., Ltd. – 2017.
Integrated R&D functions of NONGWOO BIO and NONGWOO Seedling – 2018.
Signed MOUs with NONGWOOBIO Hanmaeum Mart; NONGHYUP Agricultural Joint Market; F&F Co., Ltd. – 2019.
Signed MOU with National Institute of Horticultural & Herbal Science – 2019.
Acquired bed-soil factory of FARM HANNONG CO., LTD. – 2019.

Breeding Good Seeds for a Better Tomorrow

1967

1967

Vision & Goals

Our Mission

“

“We started this journey with a simple belief — that farming can feed the world without harming it. Every seed we plant, every partnership we build, reflects our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and people.”

James Der Linden

Innovating the way you grow.

Empowering Indian Agriculture, One Seed at a Time.

1960–1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2017 ~

Trusted by farmers & businesses worldwide.

Redefining agriculture at a global scale.

Quick Links

Company

Contact Us

Locate Us

Follow us