Seed And Plant

Seeds

With the fast-expanding product portfolio, CIC’s Seed division now plays a major role in contributing towards the productivity enhancement effort in the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka.

Aided by the growth appetite and introduction of a few superior products CIC’s Seeds segment experienced robust volume expansion this year driven primarily by the demand for seed paddy and Hybrid Vegetable Seeds.

Breakthrough in Hybrid Seeds

Culminating the R&D efforts carried out in the last couple of years in product development the company was able to identify five new promising hybrid vegetable varieties and obtained the government approval to commercialize them. This being a major milestone for CIC Seeds since this is the first time a private seed company in the country has developed hybrid seeds for local cultivation. The company intends to supply these new hybrid seeds to the market from 2024/25 maha season at competitive prices than the imported hybrid seeds enabling the company to target incremental growth in the vegetable seed business.

Considering the increasing demand for high-performing hybrid seeds adaptable to local climatic conditions, the R & D program of CIC will be further strengthened in the future.

CIC Seeds with an Unremitting Trust

We as a technology provider to the nation committed to empowering growers in Sri Lanka by supplying them with the best quality seed plant to secure superior yields assuring them with higher returns. Backed by cutting-edge research and a deep understanding of the domestic agricultural sector, our seed portfolio includes a wide range of crops tailored to adapt to diverse agroclimatic and soil conditions in the country.

Our mission is to innovate and deliver sustainable seed solutions to help build national food security assuring agricultural prosperity. With a steadfast focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, CIC Seeds is the most trusted partner in providing high-performing seed to Sri Lankan growers. The company collaborates with most modern international seed companies to make available best seed materials to Sri Lanka growers.

Local hybrid development

At CIC Seeds, we recognize the value of developing crop varieties that are more adaptable to local Agro-climatic conditions. Our Local Vegetable Breeding Program is a testament to our commitment and focus to develop high-performing vegetable varieties that cater to the unique needs of our land, farmers and consumers.

CIC seed is more than seed supplier catalyst to transform agriculture to assure natural food security by integrating local expertise with international innovations