Our Story
Farmer First. Always.
At Messina Beej, we’ve been empowering farmers since 1959 with high-quality seeds that yield results. For over six decades, we’ve cultivated more than just crops — we’ve nurtured trust, loyalty, and long-term partnerships with our farmers and farming community. Our commitment is simple yet unwavering – provide timely access to top-tier vegetable and field crop seeds, ensuring maximum returns for the investment of farmers.
Our Legacy
How It All Began
Our Chairman, Late Shri Data Ram Misra (second from left), with (L–R) Mr. Wayne Freeman, Dr. Norman Borlaug, Mr. Glenn Anderson, and Mr. S.P. Kohli during their visit to Messina in 1963.
Our journey started in the year 1942 in a small village named Masina, when Masina Concern was purchased by the Misra Family Patriarch Shri Atma Ram Misra. In 1959, his sons, Shri Data Ram Misra and Shri Anirudh Kumar Misra, laid the foundation of Messina Beej Nigam. Through their leadership and dedication to quality seed development, they played a vital role in working towards the Green Revolution in India.
Shri Atma Ram Misra was a visionary and a philanthropist, who used his expertise in the selection of superior strains of seeds, vegetables and grains to build a successful business. His son, Shri Data Ram Misra, with his philosophy of Collective Development, worked in the community to build a base of producing farmers. Rather than individual gains, he focussed on the incomes of the community that he was part of. This approach helped him yield dividends for the organisation as well as for the farmers.
Messina Beej has built its reputation on trust and quality through relentless research and constant improvement. In the 1980s, Shri Anil Misra took the helm, propelling the company with modern machinery and scientific methods. Today, Messina Beej operates the most advanced seed processing plant in Eastern India, continuing its legacy of excellence.
The business is now successfully managed by the fourth generation of the Misra family.
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Our Vision
A Vision for the Future
Today, we are one of the renowned brands in the market that supplies high-quality seeds. We are known as the Pioneers of Winter Maize in Bihar. Through the provision of reliable seeds, we have spearheaded the Winter Maize Revolution in Bihar, a journey supported and enriched by numerous distinguished personalities and institutions.
We envision a future rooted in local success – where every farmer benefits from seeds that are not only high-quality but also research-driven and tailored for local conditions. With one of Eastern India’s most advanced seed processing facilities, we are committed to empowering our partners through innovation, ensuring they reap the full rewards of our technology, expertise, and unwavering support.
Our Team
Meet Our Board of Directors
Anil Kumar Misra
Managing Director
Founder of Messina Beej Private Limited and Messina Food Products Private Limited. 55+ years of experience in the seeds business.
Radhika Misra
Director
An Economics graduate with an MBA from S.P. Jain, Radhika Misra leads Sales, New Business, and Finance at Messina Beej, driving growth, tech initiatives, and operational efficiency.
Anup Kumar Tripathi
Director
B.Sc. Agriculture – Oversees Production and Operations. With over two decades at Messina Beej, he has been instrumental in shaping the operational efficiency and driving consistent excellence across processes.
Kanupriya Misra
Director
A Harvard alum, she provides expert input on processes, compliance, and fiduciary vigilance. At Messina Beej, her guidance helps drive meaningful impact.
What We Stand For
High-Tech Facilities Powering India’s Future in Agriculture
Our research center, located in Samastipur district, spans across 25 acres. Here, our dedicated R&D team focuses on developing seed varieties suited to local conditions, ensuring high germination rates and disease resistance. Our facilities are equipped with modern laboratories and processing units to maintain the highest quality standards.
Committed to the Success of Farmers
Messina Beej, a pioneer in White and Winter Maize in Bihar, has been empowering local farmers since the 1960s. We provide high-quality seeds developed through in-house research, designed to perform in local conditions – supporting both farmer prosperity and India’s food security goals. With an open-door approach, our team stays closely connected to the farming community, offering trusted guidance on the crops best suited for their land.
