Clean Seed and Mahindra Celebrate Full-Scale Manufacturing and Global Export of the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX (TM)

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Vancouver, B.C. – TheNewswire - October 28, 2025 – Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. (“Clean Seed” or the“Company”) (TSX-V: CSX.H) is pleased to announce a major milestonein its global commercialization journey — the celebration of active,full-scale manufacturing of the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ at Mahindra& Mahindra Ltd.’s Pithampur facility in India.

This event marked the realization of Clean Seed’sscalable technology in full production through its strategicmanufacturing partnership with Mahindra, the world’s largest tractormanufacturer by volume. Executives from both companies gathered for aribbon-cutting ceremony to honor a long-standing, committedpartnership now delivering machines out of their production facility,with MINI-MAX™ units being prepared for shipment to Mexico andBrazil. The first orders for Canada have been shipped and will arrivein the coming weeks.

FromVision to Reality: A Week of Strategic Engagement

Clean Seed’s executive delegation spent the week inIndia advancing the collaboration with Mahindra and governmentstakeholders.

At Mahindra headquarters in Mumbai, the team met withsenior leadership, including Mr. Jaydeep Desai, Head of Strategy &Business Development, Farm Machinery, to review production progress,export logistics, and strategies to support the finalization ofIndia’s government subsidy program for advanced sustainableagricultural technologies, where Clean Seed’s technology has proudlyestablished a whole new category for the country and its vision forthe future of the sector.

Discussions with Ms. Anusha Kothandaraman, VP &Business Head, Farm Machinery, took place in concert with high-levelgovernment roundtables attended by Indian and Canadian officials,reflecting a shared commitment to sustainable agricultural innovationand bilateral collaboration.

The trip culminated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony atMahindra’s Pithampur facility, where the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™production line was in full operation. The factory floor showcasedcompleted machines, quality control testing, and export packagingprotocols.

Behind this success stands a loyal and capable team ofMahindra project leaders, engineers, and operations staff whoseprofessionalism and passion for the project continue to drive theClean Seed–Mahindra partnership forward.

First-Class Partnership in Motion

Ms. Anusha Kothandaraman, VP andBusiness Head for Farm Machinery, Mahindra & Mahindra,said:

“At Mahindra, we are proud to partner with Clean Seedto bring a sustainable mechanized solution to farmers. This patentedtechnology, coupled with Mahindra’s world-class manufacturingecosystem will positively impact both farmers and the environment.This collaboration reflects Clean Seed’s continued trust inMahindra’s world-class manufacturing capabilities and our sharedcommitment to delivering advanced farm machinery to customers acrossthe globe. The partnership is yet another example of Indianmanufacturing excellence making its mark on the globalstage.”

Graeme Lempriere, Chairman & CEOof Clean Seed Capital Group, added:

“Seeing our SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ in production onMahindra’s floor was a proud moment for all involved, physical proofof years of innovation, collaboration, and belief in our vision todeliver sustainable agricultural seeding and planting solutions aroundthe world. I was personally very impressed with Mahindra’s scale andproduction capabilities and struck by the conviction and passion theteam on the ground has brought to this project.

I’m deeply grateful to both the Clean Seed and Mahindra teams whosehard work and commitment made this partnership a success. Theirdedication and professionalism reflect exactly what this collaborationstands for, innovation, trust, and sustainability working together atscale.”

Mr. Jaydeep Desai, Head of Strategy& Business Development – Farm Machinery at Mahindra &Mahindra, remarked:

“The Mini Max Seeder is an innovative no-till,multi-crop seed drill designed to sow a wide variety of grains such asrice, wheat, soy, maize, and cotton. With its patented technology, itreduces fertilizer inputs and seed waste, significantly improving farmprofitability. Its zero-till functionality allows seeding directlyinto tough paddy residue, eliminating the need for stubble burning.With the capability to perform Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR), themachine ensures substantial water savings and a reduction ingreenhouse gases typically associated with traditional paddytransplanting. As a trailed machine, it can be easily operated by a 45HP tractor, eliminating the need for a higher-horsepower model. Withthese advantages, the Mini Max Seeder provides farmers with an idealsolution for higher profitability and a cleaner, more sustainableenvironment.”

Noel Lempriere, VP of Marketing &Business Development for Clean Seed, stated:

“This milestone underscores the strength of ourpartnership with Mahindra and the execution of our capital-lightglobal strategy. Together we are transforming innovation into scale— delivering proven, sustainable technology to farmers in newmarkets. I want to thank the Mahindra leadership and project teams fortheir professionalism and commitment in bringing this collaboration tolife. With production active and shipments now moving to Mexico,Brazil, and soon Canada, the MINI-MAX™ is aclear example of our shared mission to advance the future ofsustainable farming worldwide.”

Advancing a Shared Vision of Sustainability

Together, Clean Seed and Mahindra are advancing ashared vision of sustainability, delivering technologies that reduceinput dependency, promote regenerative soil practices, and increasecrop production, strengthening the resilience of global food systems.This partnership reflects a joint commitment to progress, combiningCanadian innovation with Indian manufacturing excellence.

Strengthening BilateralCollaboration

Clean Seed’s partnership with Mahindra & MahindraLtd. exemplifies the growing collaboration between Canada and India insustainable technology and advanced manufacturing. As both nationsexpand their cooperation in innovation and agri-technology under theIndo-Pacific strategy, this partnership demonstrates the potential ofcombining Canadian agricultural innovation with India’s world-classmanufacturing ecosystem to deliver meaningful impact for farmersworldwide.

Learn More About the CleanSeed–Mahindra Agreement

About Mahindra & MahindraLtd.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., part of the MahindraGroup, is the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume and aglobal leader in farm equipment and agri-solutions. Headquartered inMumbai, India, Mahindra operates across more than 100 countries with astrong presence in North America, Africa, South America, and Asia. Thecompany’s extensive portfolio spans tractors, harvesters,implements, and precision agriculture technologies, supported byworld-class manufacturing facilities and a commitment to advancingsustainable mechanization for farmers worldwide.

These milestones build on Clean Seed’s earlierannouncements with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.:

• Technology License ManufacturingAgreement (February 2024) — establishingMahindra’s right to manufacture the SMART Seeder MINI-MAX™ forIndia. Read release ? Click here to read the original NewsRelease.

On Behalf of theBoard
GraemeLempriere
Chairman & CEO
glempriere@cleanseedcapital.com

About Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd.

Clean Seed is an agricultural technology companyaccelerating the commercialization of its award-winning,internationally patented SMART Seeder™ technologies. Designed forreal-world conditions and backed by independent field trials, thesetools significantly reduce fertilizer usage while supporting highercrop performance and overall farm profitability.

At the heart of Clean Seed’s offering is the SMARTSeeder™ system—a breakthrough in precision seeding that combinesadvanced electronic metering with intuitive software control. Itsability to deliver row-by-row variable rate inputs positions it as aleading innovation in the next generation of sustainablefarming.

Clean Seed is partnered with Mahindra, the world’slargest tractor manufacturer by volume, strengthening its global pathto market and large-scale adoption.

The common shares of Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. arelisted on the NEX branch of the TSX Venture Exchange and trade underthe symbol "CSX.H".

For further information please contact Clean Seed atinfo@cleanseedcapital.com and visit our website at www.cleanseedcapital.com .

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This press release is not an offer or a solicitation ofan offer of securities for sale in the United States. The commonshares of Clean Seed Capital Group Ltd. have not been and will not beregistered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and maynot be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or anapplicable exemption from registration.

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