BEIJING, Dec. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, announced the results of its Annual Research & Development and Operations Management Conference held at the Company's Beijing headquarters from November 22-24, 2025. The three-day strategic planning session brought together senior management, department heads, subsidiary leadership, and leading agricultural research experts to review fiscal year 2025 per ...

Core Insights - The cotton industry in Xinjiang is experiencing robust growth, with a projected total production of 5.686 million tons in 2024, accounting for 92.2% of China's total cotton output and 22.7% of global production [1][2] - The advancement of biological breeding technology is crucial for the sustainable development of the cotton industry, with significant support from the government during the 14th Five-Year Plan [1][4] Group 1: Cotton Industry Development - Xinjiang's cotton production is set to reach a historical high, with the region producing 8.2% of the world's cotton on only 3.5% of the global cotton area [1] - The introduction of over 30 new cotton varieties with superior traits, such as high yield and disease resistance, has been achieved through modern breeding techniques [2][3] - The new cotton variety, Jinmian No. 2, shows a 13.2% yield increase compared to traditional varieties, with a planned cultivation area of 850,000 acres in 2024 [2] Group 2: Agricultural Technology and Food Security - The global agricultural landscape is facing challenges such as climate change and pest threats, necessitating the development of high-yield and resilient crop varieties [2][4] - The breeding of new corn varieties, such as Dongke 1188 and Zhongdan 1130, has been prioritized to enhance yield and adaptability, with yield increases of 12.2% and 10.1% respectively compared to traditional varieties [4][5] - The focus on self-reliance in seed technology is essential for ensuring food security and supporting the agricultural sector's growth in China [4][5]

Core Insights - Beijing has made significant progress in becoming a "capital of seed industry," with notable advantages in breeding key species [1] - The upcoming 32nd China Beijing Seed Industry Conference will focus on regional collaboration and international elements in the seed industry [2] Group 1: Achievements in Seed Industry - Beijing has seven key species, including meat ducks and egg chickens, leading globally, while ten species are at an international parallel level [1] - The city has broken foreign monopolies with the self-bred Wode 188 white feather chicken variety and has expanded exports of egg chickens to Central Asia and Africa [1] - Beijing leads nationally in breeding invention patents and has established the largest DNA fingerprint database for watermelon and corn globally [1] Group 2: Upcoming Seed Industry Conference - The Seed Industry Conference will take place from September 11 to 14, focusing on "Deepening Regional Collaboration and Promoting Seed Industry Revitalization" [2] - The event will feature a main forum, parallel forums, and various specialized activities to enhance cooperation in breeding, technology research, and results transformation among Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei [2] - International representatives and experts will be invited to discuss global seed industry trends and showcase cutting-edge biobreeding technologies [2]