LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE RICE AGRICULTURE

Savannah is unique in the industry. Our history, vision, leadership, and innovation is reshaping rice agriculture in India.

Who we are

Savannah, RiceTec’s subsidiary in India, is reshaping rice agriculture in India.

Imagine a future where rice farming not just profitable, but sustainable. That is the world RiceTec is creating. For more than three decades, we have been advancing rice agriculture through cutting-edge research, collaboration, and a commitment to global food security.

With decades of experience, RiceTec understands the challenges of rice cultivation and develops innovative solutions to overcome them. As the only seed company focused solely on rice, we are uniquely positioned to lead the shift towards more sustainable rice agriculture. Our global reach and access to rice genetics, combined with our proven hybrid rice technology, set us apart.

RiceTec not only leads in rice seed technology, but also serves as a driving force for sustainability and productivity in rice farming. Our innovative approach, rooted in a rich history of innovation, has significantly advanced US cultivation practices and expanded our impact globally. This dedication led us to become the first company to commercialize hybrid rice seed in North and South America.

We invest continuously in our people, partners, and technology to make rice a more sustainable crop, creating greater value for farmers, consumers, and the planet. By building successful partnerships and focusing on rice breeding, research, and technology development, we aim to make rice farming more efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are deeply committed to caring for people and the environment, embracing safety, promoting diversity, and conducting business ethically. Together, we are not just growing rice; we are growing opportunities, productivity, and sustainability.

MISSION

To lead innovation for sustainable rice agriculture

VISION

Sustainable rice agriculture that creates more value for
farmers, consumers,
and the planet

VALUES

We innovate by developing technology, systems, and knowledge that yield prosperity.

We work together to deliver exceptional results by operating as a cohesive team.

We care and respect for people and the environment, embracing safety, diversity, and ethical behaviors.

Purpose

Enhance crop productivity: SmartRice delivers high marketable yield with improved quality

Reduce inputs consumption: Through innovation and technological advancement we provide solutions for farmers to reduce critical input costs due to labor and water, while enhancing farm profitability in a  sustainable manner.

Risk reduction in crop production: Adding value by building in traits such as early maturity, and semi-dwarf plant types, with pest and disease tolerance, we offer significant reduction of risk to farm operations and the entire crop cycle

Meet Savannah Seeds

Advancing India's Agriculture

The global population, approximately 1.6 billion in 1900, is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations estimates world food production has to be doubled on existing farmland to keep pace with the population growth. Rice is the staple crop for more than half of the world population. Asia accounts for 90% of rice production and consumption, and agriculture provides livelihood for more than one billion people. India is one of the world’s largest producers and consumers of rice. With 110 million acres under rice production India produces approx. 97 million tons of rice. With a large population of 1.2 billion and still growing, India needs significant farm productivity gains.

Research and innovation are the key pillars of Savannah business. We have a rich scientific talent pool. During the last four years the company has hugely invested to build the best-in-class research infrastructure and research and development organization. The company has established two nodal research stations with more than 45 satellite research centers.

Leading rice innovation
RiceTec’s global research and development (R&D) team brings together a diverse group of multi-disciplinary scientists from across the world that work together to develop innovative rice products and value-added traits to improve the yield, grain quality, and sustainability of hybrid rice cultivation.

Rice breeding and genetics
RiceTec’s plant breeders create customized solutions for rice growers across the globe by combining novel breeding technologies with unique rice germplasm to improve the value of hybrid rice by increasing yield, improving grain quality, and enhancing sustainability.

The use of precision agricultural technologies like drones, sensors, and satellite imagery are combined with new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based analytical methods to create data-driven insights that enhance productivity, while minimizing environmental impact.

Molecular biology and gene editing
RiceTec invests significantly in state-of-the-art molecular technologies to better understand our genetics and improve our products. Using gene editing, DNA sequencing, molecular markers, and predictive breeding, we have developed the most comprehensive understanding of hybrid rice genetics in the world.

We use that understanding to deliver novel value-added traits and trait combinations so that every customer gets the best possible genetics optimized for their unique crop management needs.

Seed production and distribution
RiceTec’s R&D platform emphasizes the most efficient seed production methods using direct seeded techniques to fuel the creation of high-quality seeds and traits to ensure only the best genetic material is used in customers’ fields to achieve optimal yields and quality.

Sustainability practices
The R&D platform promotes sustainable rice production system and specifically tailors our genetics to achieve resistance to common pests and diseases, performance under direct seeding, and irrigation practices that save water and reduce carbon.

By making sustainability a research priority, RiceTec contributes to both food security and environmental conservation.

RiceTec’s global R&D efforts combines scientific expertise, novel germplasm, and modern technology to drive innovations in rice agriculture that benefit farmers, consumers, and the planet.

Growers participate in shaping the Savannah product offerings by allowing us to put test plots in their fields. This gives growers the ability to observe and experience the new products along with us. Processors have the opportunity to assess our rice grain before they are released to growers. That informs what we can do to improve the product even further. We welcome and encourage input from those buying our rice and record their comments for use in the future.

   

Savannah is on a journey to identify the best rice seed product. The goal of our research is to select products that increase value to growers, processors and end-users.

Developing parents is the first step in producing our superior rice seed products. The hundreds of parents we produce result in thousands of trait combinations. Each combination is evaluated against five characteristics: grain yield, milling yield, disease resistance, grain quality and standability. Our breeding work yields a constant supply of top-quality products.

   

The “seed” is a living entity, and we at Savannah take utmost care to keep the viability and vigor of seeds intact with our state of the art processing and storage infrastructure. This gives the value addition which helps the quality to reach from laboratory to our customer farmer’s field.

   

A Sustainable India Starts Here

Savannah is committed to partnering with growers to help them maximize sustainability efforts in their farming operations. Ultimately, the benefits of sustainability lead to increased profitability. The sustainability benefits of planting Savannah seed are good for the environment in the following ways:

  • More efficient use of the land – produces the same amount of grain on 15%-20% less land
  • 15%-20% higher nitrogen use efficiency
  • Generates 36% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
  • Reduces water usage by up to 30%
  • Reduces pesticide use due to natural resistance to insect and plant disease

Savannah is happy to show you how to maximize your sustainability efforts by implementing best practices under our SmartRice® program. The practices include:

  • Precision leveling
    • Precision leveling of the soil significantly reduces water usage
  • Water use
    • Tail water recovery
    • Alternate wetting and drying (AWD)
    • Sprinkler irrigation
  • No till or minimum till
    • Minimizes erosion
    • Minimizes fuel consumption and emissions (as many as 7 tractor passes eliminated)
    • Enhanced water quality
    • Made possible through precision grading and good water control
  • Pest resistance
    • Host plant resistance to common rice pests reduces pesticide need and use
  • Nutrient management
    • Cultivar selection for nitrogen efficiency
    • No more than 150 units of N per acre (GHG standards)
    • Grid sampling
    • Precision, variable-rate nutrient application
  • Wildlife management
    • Increased waterfowl habitat through precision grading and water control structures

To learn more about Savannah’s commitment to sustainability and how we can improve your efforts with our seed, please contact your local representative.

Spreading the Word Across India

Savannah has brought SmartRice technology to India. These rice seeds adapt to the situations, require less time & input , and are able to produce more grain per acre.

SmartRice seeds have a combination of four features together in one seed which is unique in the market.

    • High yield with early maturity
    • Less chaffiness, more grains
    • Higher pilling percentage
    • Semi-dwarf plant type and strong stem leads to increase tolerance to lodging

Savannah has best talent from industry working towards making SmartRice available to every farmer in need. Team is covering 11 states through more than 500 distributors and 5000 retail outlets. Rice specialist team ensure round the year hand holding on rice farming, with their knowledge and efforts sales team is adding value to rice eco system.

Because of hard working team and their efforts, thousands of farmers are able to increase their per acre productivity and income.

   

   

The Savannah sales team is our key link for extension activities and to create value with specialization on rice.

The team is equipped with devices and tools of trade which not only eliminates need of tedious reporting but make vital information available to them on their mobile device. The SSPET (Smart Sales Productivity Enhancement Tool) is helping them to be more productive.

Savannah’s marketing efforts are focused on customer education, training and service to satisfaction. Our product performance and improved crop management practices are demonstrated to all stakeholders at company operated technology farms and farmer fields.

   

To ensure successful technology transfer from lab to farm, the sales and marketing team provides training and on farm technological support for farmers throughout the cropping season.

   

Get to Know Savannah

We are here to assist you with all your rice seed and solution needs, from start to finish. Reach out to Savannah with your questions. We look forward to building a long-standing and sustainable relationship!

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Haryana, India

Phone: +91 124 4859 200
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