Clean Seed and Mahindra Celebrate Full-Scale Manufacturing and Global Export of the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX (TM)

Executive Summary

• Clean Seed Capital announced that full‑scale production of its SMART Seeder MINI‑MAX™ has commenced at Mahindra & Mahindra’s Pithampur facility in India.
• The first units are being shipped to Mexico, Brazil and soon Canada, marking the transition from pilot to commercial volume manufacturing.
• The milestone supports Clean Seed’s capital‑light global strategy and reinforces its partnership with the world’s largest tractor manufacturer, enhancing market penetration and revenue potential.

Key Details

• Manufacturing Milestone: Full‑scale production line for SMART Seeder MINI‑MAX™ now operating at Mahindra’s Pithampur plant.
• Shipments: Initial orders for Canada have been shipped; additional units are being prepared for export to Mexico and Brazil.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra (world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume) enables scalable, cost‑effective manufacturing.
• Government Engagement: Meetings held with Indian government officials to advance a subsidy program for advanced sustainable agricultural technologies.
• Product Highlights (as described):
• No‑till, multi‑crop seed drill capable of handling rice, wheat, soy, maize, cotton.
• Reduces fertilizer inputs and seed waste; improves farm profitability.
• Zero‑till functionality eliminates need for stubble burning, saves water, cuts greenhouse‑gas emissions.
• Operates with a 45 HP tractor (trailed machine).
• Executive Comments:
• Graeme Lempriere (Chairman & CEO, Clean Seed) emphasized the significance of seeing the MINI‑MAX™ in production and praised Mahindra’s scale and capabilities.
• Anusha Kothandaraman (VP & Business Head, Farm Machinery, Mahindra) highlighted the environmental and profitability benefits for farmers.
• Previous Agreement Reference: Technology License Manufacturing Agreement signed February 2024 granting Mahindra rights to manufacture the MINI‑MAX™ for India.

Notable Quotes

“Seeing our SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ in production on Mahindra’s floor was a proud moment… I’m deeply grateful to both the Clean Seed and Mahindra teams whose hard work and commitment made this partnership a success.” – Graeme Lempriere, Chairman & CEO, Clean Seed

“The Mini Max Seeder is an innovative no‑till, multi‑crop seed drill … reduces fertilizer inputs and seed waste, significantly improving farm profitability… provides farmers with an ideal solution for higher profitability and a cleaner, more sustainable environment.” – Jaydeep Desai, Head of Strategy & Business Development – Farm Machinery, Mahindra