By aligning the regenerative programme with its full UK wheat requirement, the company aims to de-risk the transition for farmers while securing a more sustainable and stable supply of a key raw material for its European manufacturing network.
The initiative combines artificial intelligence, multiplex genome editing, precision breeding, and automated phenotyping to develop resilient corn traits that can withstand severe climate conditions while maximizing yield potential and input efficiency.
The market expansion comes amid ongoing concerns about global food security.
The funding is intended to help Chad address the immediate and longer-term consequences of climate-related pressures affecting food availability, agricultural production and household livelihoods.
The new lines, inaugurated at a seed processing facility in the Ahleila area, have a combined capacity of 20 tonnes per hour, with each line handling up to 10 tonnes per hour.