[Origin Agritech Limited Announces Second Notes Repurchase Agreement Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) (“Origin” or the “Company”) BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 9, 2009-- About Origin www.originagritech.com Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Beijing, Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) is one of China’s leading, vertically-integrated agricultural technology company specializing in agri-biotech research, development and production to supply the growing populations of China. Origin] [EXECUTION COPY SECOND NOTES REPURCHASE AGREEMENT Agreement Company Seller This SECOND NOTES REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “ RECITALS: WHEREAS, Notes inter alia WHEREAS, Indenture inter alia Trustee Guarantor IRA inter alia WHEREAS, 1st NRA WHEREAS, Repurchased Notes WHEREAS, NOW THEREFORE, 1. NOTES REPURCHASE; PAYMENT Closing Repurchase Price 1.1 Repurchase and Sale of the Repurchased Notes. At the closing (the “ 1.2]

[Origin Agritech Limited Announces Change in Board of Directors and co-Chief Executive Officer Status Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ: SEED) (“Origin” or the “Company”) BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 31, 2008-- Dr. Min Tang will bring his considerable and relevant experience in the Company and within the Chinese economic development community. Dr. Tang sits as the Deputy Secretary of the foundation in charge of]