Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 20, Cibus Inc., a leading agricultural technology company specializing in gene-edited plant traits, has announced a strategic collaboration with AgVayā, a growth advisory firm focused on agricultural innovation, to advance gene-editing solutions in India’s rice sector. The partnership aims to enhance crop productivity, shorten breeding cycles, and develop climate-resilient, high-yielding rice varieties essential for India’s agricultural economy and global food security.

India, the world’s second-largest rice producer and largest exporter, cultivates roughly 50 million hectares (125 million acres) of rice. Rice remains a core agricultural crop, providing both economic stability and regional food security. Through the collaboration, Cibus’ gene-editing technologies will accelerate trait development, reduce reliance on chemical inputs, and enable more efficient breeding processes, delivering advanced solutions to the Indian rice seed industry.

Under the agreement, Cibus and AgVayā will engage with industry stakeholders, public research institutions, and government agencies to develop and commercialize advanced herbicide-tolerance and sustainability traits. These innovations will allow Indian rice seed companies and research organizations to access modern gene-editing tools, supporting the creation of resilient, high-performing varieties while reducing production costs and environmental impact.

The collaboration builds on Cibus’ global initiatives to advance rice innovation. Notably, Cibus has partnered with organizations in Latin America to deploy the HT3 clethodim herbicide tolerance trait in elite germplasm, demonstrating its expertise in trait development and commercial application. By combining Cibus’ technological capabilities with AgVayā’s advisory expertise, the partnership seeks to accelerate the adoption of next-generation seed technologies across India.

The initiative is expected to bring scalable improvements in productivity, sustainability, and profitability for farmers in rice-growing regions. Cibus and AgVayā aim to support Indian agriculture in producing varieties that withstand climatic challenges while maintaining high yield potential.

Through this strategic collaboration, both companies plan to strengthen the country’s seed innovation ecosystem and expand access to modern gene-editing solutions, reinforcing India’s leadership in global rice production and export.

The project reflects a commitment to combining cutting-edge technology with local agricultural knowledge, fostering efficiency and sustainability throughout the rice sector. By integrating advanced traits, Indian breeders and seed companies can optimize breeding cycles, improve crop resilience, and reduce environmental impact, benefiting both farmers and the broader agricultural industry.

Cibus’ partnership with AgVayā represents a significant step toward modernizing rice cultivation in India, enabling the sector to meet rising domestic demand and maintain its position in global markets while promoting climate-smart, high-performance agriculture.