KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Over 5,000 employees* in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.5 billion in the fiscal year 2021/2022. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugarbeet, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the 
company invested more than €285 million last fiscal year in research and development. *excl. seasonal workforce
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Agriculture & Farming

Biotechnology

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Felix Büchting

Martin Pischke

Wolf-Gebhard von der Wense

Petko Vasilev

Olivier Cottet

Georg Peters

Jens Hittmeyer

Stephan Krings

Hongwu J.

Martin de Vos

Heike Auerbach

Eva Kienle

Birte Fabian

The Research and Development team at KWS Group is dedicated to advancing plant breeding techniques and enhancing seed traits for various crops, including corn, sugarbeet, and vegetables. Comprised of specialized scientists and researchers, the team focuses on innovative methodologies, such as genome editing and trait integration, to improve crop yield, disease resistance, and environmental adaptability. Their efforts directly support KWS's commitment to sustainable agriculture and contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality seeds for farmers worldwide.

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