JK Agri Genetics (JKAL), an erstwhile division of JK Tyre & Industries, was established in 1989 with its headquarters at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (India). The division is concentrating on research and development, production, processing and marketing of hybrid seeds of Sorghum, Pearl Millet, Maize, Cotton, Rice, Sunflower, Tomato, Okra and Hot Pepper.

Ever since inception, the division has been driven by continuous innovation in every field of activity like Management, Research, Production, Processing, Quality and Marketing. This has resulted in the establishment of a strong trust and brand equity of JK seeds amongst the consumers, channel members, suppliers, government officials and others. The name JK seeds inspires prosperity to all its stakeholders. A Group of committed, highly qualified, experienced, top-ranking professionals in the seed industry operate this Division under the guidance and supervision of Top Core Management.

JKAL is one of the pioneers in the Indian seed industry committed to serve farming community.

Business area of the company:

JKAL is engaged in research and development, production, processing and marketing of Cotton, Maize, Paddy, Pearl Millet, Sorghum , Sunflower, Castor, Mustard, Wheat, Sorghum Sudan grass, Fodder beet, Tomato, Okra, Chillies and other vegetable seeds.

Products:

• Field Crops:
  - Cotton
  - Paddy
  - Maize
  - Sunflower
  - Bajra
  - Jowar
  - Mustard
  - Cumin
  - Castor
• Vegetables:
  - Tomato
  - Brinjal
  - Chill
  - Okra
  - Bottleguard
  - Others
• Fodder Crops:
  - Fodder Beet
  - Sorghum Sudan Grass
• Plant Growth Solutions:
  -  Nutrestar

Milestones:  

• 2011 - Established processing facility at Kota, Rajasthan with  seasonal processing capacity of
   3,000 mt.
• 2010 - Established state of the art seed conditioning plant with  latest world class equipment
   to take up processing, packing and quality  control operations, with seasonal processing
   capacity of  15,000 mt.
   Achieved group chairman’s people management award for the year 2009-10.
• 2009 - Signed agreement for undertaking project on “cotton fiber quality improvement program”
    with CSIR  (NMITLI) with Govt. of India  funding.
    Entered into licensing agreement with MAHYCO Monsanto India Ltd for production &   
    marketing of  BG-II JK cotton hybrids.
• 2007 - Entered into agreement with KWS SAAT, Germany for sugar beet crop development in
   India.
   - Signed agreement for undertaking project on ‘cotton fibre quality improvement program’
   with CSIR  (NMITLI) with Govt. of India  funding.
• 2006 - Launched indigenously developed BT.Cotton hybrids in collaboration with  BREF Biotech,
       IIT -Kharagpur.
         -  Entered into collaborative agreement with NBRI, lucknow to develop transgenic cotton
      hybrids.
      -  Involved in diversified activities of medicinal (herbal)  and organic product  business by
      name   “NATEXT”.
• 2004  - Biotech R&D centre was recognized by Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) Govt. of India.
       - Providing computer systems in all the production centre and implementin SAP package so as to get timely feedback on production activity.
       - Introduced “BAR Coding” in cotton seed packing to eliminate human error.
• 2003 - JK Agri Genetics  has become an independent company, “JK Agri Genetics Ltd” and listed in the  Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE).
• 2001 - Launched DNA mapping quality assurance process for parental seed.
• 2000 - Launched record breaking high yielding rice hybrid JKRH 401. 
           - Entered into collaborative research agreement with ICIRSAT for development of high  yielding sorghum and pearl millet hybrids.
• 1999 - Established state of the art Biotech Research Laboratory.
        - Launched versatile JK cotton hybrids, developed through in-house research.
        - Full-fledged biotech R&D operations started.
        - Entered into collaborative research agreement with BREF BIOTECH, IIT Kharagpur for  developing  transgenic cotton hybrids.
• 1997 - R&D centre at Ravalkol was recognised by Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) Govt. of India.
  1996 - Started crop breeding activities in cotton.
• 1995 - Entered into marketing agreement with RASI Seeds Pvt Ltd for marketing cotton hybrids, across India.
           -   Introduced innovative farmer booking scheme, first time in India.
• 1990 - Started  R&D  activities  in  jowar, bajra & maize crops.
• 1989 - Established  JK Agri Genetics, ( A division of JK Industries Ltd) with a view to develop high yielding varieties in various field crops,  to boost agriculture. productivity.