Our Story
Art of Seed Breeding
A global seed company headquartered in Turkey, exporting to more than 85 countries. For over 35 years, we have been carrying out vegetable seed production and R&D activities worldwide.
We operate with 400 ha of qualified agricultural land and 200 ha of modern greenhouse assets. Our foreign investments and affiliates span key vegetable-producing countries: the Netherlands, Spain, Poland, Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Morocco, China, and Pakistan.
With twelve research and production stations—six in Turkey and six abroad—we diversify our R&D activities by selecting varieties suited to market requirements in each target country.
Thanks to our rich R&D infrastructure and experienced breeding team, we play a leading role in the global seed market with more than 900 commercial varieties in 18 species. Our high-quality varieties, distinguished by yield, quality, disease resistance, and adaptability, deliver benefits beyond the expectations of our customers.
Yuksel Seeds at a Glance
Crops breeding
Commercial varieties
Hectares of land
Modern greenhouse
Subsidiaries
Employees
Export countries
We would like to thank all our business partners for their contribution and interest in our company.
Mehmet Yuksel
CEO, Yuksel Seeds
Our Foundations
Our Vision
To be a seed research and development company that breeds high-quality vegetable seeds at internationally accepted standards, expands the boundaries of genetics at the molecular level, and becomes one of the most competitive and innovative companies in the world in the species we work with.
Our Mission
To produce seeds through producer and consumer-oriented R&D so that the world population can be fed with sufficient, safe, and healthy natural foods.
Our Policy
Using the most up-to-date methods of science and technology, with our educated and talented team, we aim for sustainable, reliable, contemporary R&D and seed production focused on continuous development.
Our Values
Efficiency and productivity
We strive to increase the productivity of both our employees and our seeds, ensuring we do not waste the earth's resources.
Ethical business ethics
We conduct all our processes with stakeholders respectfully, transparently, and confidentially when necessary, in full respect of human rights.
Innovativeness
We closely follow technological and scientific developments in the seed industry, support innovative ideas, and embrace change.
Sustainability
We act with responsibility towards people, nature and the environment, and avoid harmful approaches.
Stakeholder satisfaction
We act according to the win-win principle with all stakeholders—customers, suppliers, personnel—aiming for common satisfaction.
Quality Policy
Producing seeds that are easily and directly accessible, reliable, contemporary, and aimed at continuous improvement is our priority. We achieve this with our well-trained and highly talented team, utilizing cutting-edge methods of science and technology.
We are committed to establishing a sustainable total quality standard in our company, ensuring compliance with national and international laws, regulations, and all relevant legislations. We uphold professional ethical values in our activities, including seed breeding, hybrid seed production, and the worldwide marketing of our products.
By considering the diverse consumption habits, cultures, and geographical factors of our customers, we ensure the timely supply of the right varieties. We effectively evaluate the satisfaction, suggestions, and feedback from both our customers and the producers who are the end users of our seeds.
We act in partnership with our distributors and other stakeholders on the win-win principle for worldwide stable growth and long-term success. Being aware of our social responsibilities towards society, we develop policies with a sensitive stance on education, environment, sports, and humanitarian aid.