You may have noticed the mention “Act for Regenerative Agriculture” displayed on MAS Seeds seed bags of maize.This wording aims to make visible, directly on our products, our commitment in favor of regenerative agriculture.

Why talk about regenerative agriculture today?

For over fifteen years, farmers have faced stagnant and unstable yields in many agricultural regions.

The progressive degradation of soils, combined with the intensifying effects of climate change, is weakening production systems.

Faced with these realities, MAS Seeds has chosen regenerative agriculture, based on a strong conviction: resilient production systems rely on healthy soils.

Regenerative Agriculture at MAS Seeds

At MAS Seeds, regenerative agriculture is a core agronomic framework shared by our teams.

It is based on three complementary levers:

  • Maintaining a positive humus balance to improve organic matter content, fertility, water retention, and carbon sequestration.
  • Covering the soil year-round to protect it from erosion and promote biological activity,
  • Limiting mechanical tillage to preserve its structure and natural function,

👉 For farmers, regenerative agriculture contributes to more fertile and better‑protected soils, greater resilience to water stress, as well as time savings and reduced input use.

A commitment deployed across the entire value chain

The “Act for Regenerative Agriculture” mention on our bags reflects a concrete commitment, implemented at every stage of the MAS Seeds value chain:

🔬 Research & Development

  • Selection of resilient maize and sunflower varieties adapted to climate change,
  • Evaluation and selection of high‑performance multi‑species cover crops and forage mixtures,
  • Development of innovative cropping systems, including maize intercropping and maize solar corridors.

🌱 Seed production

  • 13 pilot farms committed to regenerative agriculture practices,
  • Implementation of a structured, three-level set of specifications,
  • 25% of French producers at level 1 by 2025, with a target of 100% by 2028.

🤝 Supporting Farmers

  • MAS4 range of cover crops and forage mixtures
  • Genetics adapted to water and climate stress maize, WATERLOCK and GREEN+
  • Trained advisors, through our partnership with Biosphères, to support farm transitions.