PGG Wrightson Seeds Corporate
PGG Wrightson Seeds is a market-leader with a long and proud history of supplying proprietary forage, grass, brassicas, maize and cereal seeds to farmers, seed and related agronomy products to the turf industry and edible grains for human and animal nutrition. We operate in both New Zealand and Australia and export seeds to more than 50 countries across the world.
We are involved in all aspects of the seed and grain supply chain. Seed and grain production is contracted out to growers who work closely with the company to produce high-quality seed and grain crops. Processing and distribution is managed using a combination of in-house and third-party facilities and products are either distributed to retailers, or for our grain and turf products, sold direct to end-users by our brands, PGG Wrightson Grain & PGG Wrightson Turf respectively.
Our focus on Research and Development has been the key to our success. In conjunction with our research partners, we invest well in excess of $18 million a year into our forage and endophyte programmes, making us one of New Zealand’s largest investors in research and development.
Since 2019 PGG Wrightson Seeds have been part of DLF, a Danish seed grower co-operative that has grown to become a global leader operating in more than 100 countries and employing 2000 people. DLF has significant markets in Europe and North America and with the acquisition of PGG Wrightson Seeds has added New Zealand, Australia and South America making DLF one of the world’s largest seed companies.
DLF has recently updated its global strategy and purpose. PGG Wrightson Seeds Limited is proud to share DLF’s strategic purpose “we enrich land, life and people through seeds and science” and the new strategic plan, titled “Connecting to Grow”, Connecting to Grow is built on three key focus areas:
People and Culture as a driving force
“We believe that long-term success is created by people. The new purpose, together with DLF’s four global values, will form the foundation of a strong, shared culture and engagement across the organization.
Strengthened market leadership
DLF is strengthening its position as a global market leader by actively developing close contact with customers and end users - and by clearly highlighting the value that plant breeding adds. We take pride in understanding and meeting the needs of end users.
Efficient and standardised processes as a foundation
Another central focus of the strategy is to make DLF more scalable and efficient by streamlining processes across the group. The goal is clear: to free up resources and reduce dependence on individual knowledge.
Connecting to Grow is essentially about joining forces – internally and externally – to make DLF even stronger as a global seed company. We will grow, and we will do it wisely, sustainably and together,
For more information on DLF visit dlf.com.
Our Brands
Careers
PGG Wrightson Seeds is the largest proprietary seed company in New Zealand.
We encompass all facets of the seed market, from research and development to seed supply, distribution and on-farm support. Our businesses have a reputation for excellence and our people do too!
We offer opportunities across a broad range of careers, from technical, agricultural expertise, sales and support to research and development, logistics, finance and more.
Come and grow your career with us!
Research and Development
Our Research & Development programmes are focused on creating new forage, grain and turf products that enhance our customers productivity and profitability, while seeking to minimise the impact on the environment.
We are world leaders in delivering innovations to the end users of our products, investing over $18 million annually in R&D.
Production
New Zealand plays an important role in the production and supply of seed for global markets and is a major producer of temperate forage and vegetable seed due to its ideal climate, free draining fertile soils and availability of irrigation.
PGG Wrightson Seeds works with experienced seed growers across New Zealand, providing technical support to maintain seed yield and quality.
Industry Partnerships & Collaboration
PGG Wrightson Seeds has an extensive Research & Development programme, with substantial investment and co-investment from our partners.
We have key relationships with two primary research partners – AgResearch and Plant & Food Research, as well as working with Universities and other research organisations.
