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We create innovative seed varieties and smart solutions for tomorrow’s needs

Nunhems®, BASF’s vegetable seeds business, is a global leader in the development of innovative vegetable varieties and solutions with more than 100 years of breeding experience. Across the world, we partner with growers, value chain partners, and customers to deliver high-quality seeds tailored to evolving market needs and consumer preferences. Our approach goes beyond seeds—we focus on the entire value chain, helping bring better vegetables from seed to table.

With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, we continuously invest in research, technology, and collaboration to address the challenges of modern agriculture and contribute to a resilient food system.

India: A Key Market in Our Global Network

Within this global landscape, India plays a vital and strategic role. With its diverse agro-climatic conditions, large farming community, and growing demand for high-quality vegetables, India is not only an important market but also a critical hub for research, development, and regional support.

At Nunhems India, we combine global expertise with deep local understanding to deliver solutions that are relevant, reliable, and impactful for Indian farmers and beyond.

News

December 18, 2025: Signing Ceremony -BASF | Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ldt. From left to right,  Noble Seeds: Surinder Kaur, Sudha Mani, Ravi Rana (standing), Lakshmi M. N., G. K. Hegde (standing), From BASF | Nunhems: Rajendra Velagala, Rene Hogenboom, and G. Chaluvaraju.
20 December 2025

BASF | Nunhems to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., strengthening its leading position in India’s vegetable seed market

5 December 2024

Shaping a Brighter Future for Smallholder Growers in India

28 June 2024

BASF and Syngenta join forces with Arisa to address labor standards in the vegetable seeds sector in India

BASF and Syngenta joined hands in a multistakeholder collaboration called Wage Improvements in Seed Hybrids (WISH). During the next four years, the companies will collaborate with Arisa, an independent non-governmental organization focused on defending human rights in South Asia. The project’s scope targets 28 villages and around 500 suppliers in the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka. 
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