Mahindra & Mahindra has commenced commercial production and supply of the MaxSeeder, a precision zero-till, multi-crop seeding machine manufactured under licence from Canada’s Clean Seed Technologies. The machine is designed to help farmers sow crops directly into existing crop residue, reducing the need for intensive soil preparation and stubble burning.
The MaxSeeder can be used for crops including rice, wheat, soybean, maize and cotton. It is manufactured at Mahindra’s dedicated farm machinery plant in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, and will be introduced through Mahindra Farm Equipment Business dealerships, beginning with Punjab and Haryana. The company plans to expand distribution in phases to serve farming requirements across India.
Field trials in Punjab and Haryana demonstrated the machine’s ability to sow seeds through heavy paddy residue while causing minimal soil disturbance. The technology is intended to provide farmers with an alternative to burning stubble after paddy harvesting.
Veejay Nakra, President of the Farm Equipment Business at Mahindra & Mahindra, said the collaboration combines Clean Seed’s precision seeding technology with Mahindra’s manufacturing capabilities. He said the partnership aims to make modern farm machinery more accessible to farmers in India and international markets.
The MaxSeeder is designed to operate with tractors rated at 35 horsepower or above, allowing farmers to use lower-horsepower tractors rather than requiring larger machines. Its adjustable row spacing, multiple metering configurations and flexible delivery systems enable it to accommodate different crops and planting patterns.
The machine has five independent planting row units, which can be configured to suit different crops and field conditions. These features are intended to improve seed placement and allow farmers to use the equipment across a wider range of agricultural applications.
An electronic control unit (ECU) regulates the delivery of seeds and fertilisers, including diammonium phosphate (DAP) and urea. Operators can control the system through a mobile application. A multifunctional tine places urea approximately 1.5 inches below the seed line, helping position nutrients close to where crops can use them and reducing fertiliser wastage.
The zero-till system can reduce the number of field operations required before sowing, potentially lowering fuel consumption, labour requirements and the time needed to prepare fields. The machine is also designed to support more efficient use of seeds and fertilisers, helping farmers manage input costs. Graeme Lempriere, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clean Seed Capital Group, said the start of production at Mahindra marked an important step in bringing the company’s seeding technology to farmers in India and other markets.
The partnership brings together Clean Seed’s patented precision seeding technology and Mahindra’s manufacturing and distribution network. The companies intend to use this collaboration to expand access to mechanised sowing solutions designed for different crops and farming conditions.
Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Business is part of the Mahindra Group and supplies tractors, farm machinery and precision agriculture solutions to domestic and international markets. Its products are designed to support farm productivity and mechanisation. Clean Seed Technologies is a Canadian agricultural technology company focused on precision seeding and planting systems designed to improve the efficiency of crop establishment and agricultural input use.
