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To secure seed production in an increasingly unpredictable climate, MAS Seeds launched in 2024 a network of pilot farms dedicated to testing regenerative agriculture practices. The goal: identify the most relevant technical pathways to restore soil health while maintaining crop productivity, based on real field conditions. In 2025, trials focused on four main levers: Six […]

Ten years after pioneering sulfonylurea‑tolerant sunflower, MAS Seeds once again pushes the boundaries of innovation with the launch of its 1st certified A.I.R. variety, MAS 820AR. In 2016, the company was among the first to introduce a sunflower variety tolerant to sulfonylurea-based herbicides, and today it takes a new step forward as only the second […]

Behind the technical acronym NGT, for New Genomic Techniques, lies a true evolution in plant breeding. Faster than traditional crossing, more precise than chemical mutagenesis, and above all achieved without inserting foreign genes, this technology pushes the boundaries of innovation and agronomic performance. Since December 2025, the European Commission, the Council and the European Parliament […]

In 2025, MAS Seeds’ R&D team tested two innovative practices: intercropping and solar corridors. The objective: to sow cover crops directly into the corn to ensure soil cover from the summer onwards. In grain maize systems, establishing cover crops remains challenging: late interventions on wet soils, risk of compaction… The result is limited cover crop […]

Regenerative Agriculture is the agriculture of tomorrow. MAS Seeds is fully committed to supporting farmers in making this transition a success.  Arnaud Tachon and Ludovic Cousin, respectively the new President and Chief Executive Officer of MAS Seeds, outline the roadmap of the company.   Arnaud, what can you tell us about your appointment as President of MAS Seeds ?  Arnaud Tachon : Strengthening the connection […]

In September, MAS Seeds reaffirmed its commitment to Regenerative Agriculture and strengthened its reputation as an international seed company actively supporting the agroecological transition, through two complementary events: a pre-client event at our Haut-Mauco site (MAS Seeds headquarters in the Landes) and our participation in the Méca-culturales trade show in the Landes.  📅 September 9th […]

This September, MAS Seeds® will be taking part in two major events to share its expertise and innovations 📅 September 9 – Haut-Mauco: A day dedicated to our French and international clients, featuring visits to our facilities and discussions around Regenerative Agriculture, a central theme of our strategy.  📅 September 10 & 11 – Saint-Agnet […]

At MAS Seeds®, variety innovation is made possible thanks to top of the range R&D, where Data science and plant selection combine their strengths to keep up with the challenges of sustainable agriculture.  At the center of this strategy, a dedicated Data science team works with the selection teams and combines agroclimatic modeling, artificial intelligence […]

On July 1st, Ludovic, Ludovic Cousin took over Pierre Flye Sainte-Marie as General Manager of MAS Seeds®. This succession, prepared and committed for over six months, has continuity and stability in mind. As a member of the EXCOM, Ludovic has continuously contributed to this development and plans today, to speed it up all the while, […]