BioKaiima becomes key local player for castor genetics, breeding and marketing of hybrid seeds
BioKaiima, a joint-venture between Israeli-based global castor seed genetics leader Kaiima Bio-Agritech and BioFields, a Mexican company focused on delivering innovative castor-based bio-products, was recently established to advance activities for the development, production and commercialization of castor seed varieties and hybrids for the Mexican market.
The global castor industry is ripe for deep technological transformation leading to the development of a growing market with higher demand for innovative and sustainable products. This trend creates opportunities for new players to increase production of castor oil in Mexico.
BioKaiima is well positioned to rapidly develop hybrids that will enable farmers to generate attractive profitability and renewed production of castor oil in Mexico. The company is one of a kind because it integrates best in-class genetics, breeding and agriculture technologies from both partners. This will allow BioKaiima to accelerate its novel breeding program and supply Mexican castor growers with scalable production of a new cultivated crop that will provide high yield for premium renewable oil.
