Seeding the future for generations

Our vision brings together all of KWS’ core values. We shape a sustainable future with foresight, maintain closeness to generations of farmers and, as an independent family business, are a trustworthy and reliable partner to our customers. The vision looks back on what we have achieved so far, yet also lays out a clear goal for the future.

Our previous mission statement, with its more than fifty words, was very complex and technical – and was thus difficult for all of us to grasp, let alone cite. What we needed was a short, forward-looking and clear mission statement that could simultaneously provide an answer to the question of “why” for each of us.

We are convinced that we can make a difference with our specialization in plant breeding and seed. We are passionate about breeding and research – and we expand the potential of plants and varieties in order to create added value for farmers year after year. That is not confined solely to increasing yields: By delivering varieties with relevant traits such as improved drought tolerance and less need for pesticide, we create solutions and help agriculture successfully tackle the challenges facing it in the years ahead.

KWS’ seed is at the beginning of the food chain – and therefore makes an important contribution throughout the agricultural production process. End consumers are also a growing focus: What variety traits are important for processing and the end product, and how can plant breeding help improve them? Last but not least, our work also has an impact on the environment as a whole: Reducing inputs such as pesticide or water, innovations also for areas such as alternative energies, and of course the efficient use of available land all make a contribution to the agriculture of the future.

Our services (in the shape of consulting and digital tools) help farmers get the most out of our seed on healthy soils. Our broad and growing portfolio of crops and vegetables lay a foundation for maintaining biodiversity on fields. In this way, our work makes a key contribution every day to supplying the world’s growing population with good food.