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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Origin Agritech LTD
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001321851
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION - CROPS [0100]
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		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			D6
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-51576
		FILM NUMBER:		08705841

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NO. 21 SHENG MING YUAN ROAD
		CITY:			CHANGPING DISTRICT BEIJING
		STATE:			F4
		ZIP:			102206
		BUSINESS PHONE:		858-847-9000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		NO. 21 SHENG MING YUAN ROAD
		CITY:			CHANGPING DISTRICT BEIJING
		STATE:			F4
		ZIP:			102206
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      <font style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>UNITED
      STATES</b></font><b><font style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><br style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 18pt"></font><font style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Times New Roman">SECURITIES
      AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b><br><font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>WASHINGTON,
      D.C. 20549</b></font><br><br><font style="font-size: 18pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>FORM
      6-K</b></font><br><br><br><font style="font-size: 10pt"><b>REPORT OF
      FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER </b></font><br><font style="font-size: 10pt"><b>PURSUANT
      TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF </b></font><br><font style="font-size: 10pt"><b>THE
      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</b></font><br><br><b>FOR THE MONTH OF
      MARCH 2008</b><br><b>COMMISSION FILE NUMBER <u>000-51576</u></b><br><br><font style="font-size: 18pt"><b>ORIGIN
      AGRITECH LIMITED</b></font><br><font style="font-size: 10pt">(Translation
      of registrant's name into English)</font><font style="font-size: 10pt"><br style="font-size: 10pt"></font><br><br><font style="font-size: 10pt"><b>No.
      21 Sheng Ming Yuan Road, Changping District, Beijing 102206</b></font><br>(Address
      of principal executive office)<br>
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      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
      reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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      <b>Form 20-F [X] &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Form 40-F [&#160;&#160;&#160;]</b>
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      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
      paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):<u>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</u><br><br>
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      Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
      paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):<u>&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;</u><br>
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      Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
      information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the
      information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
      Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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      <b>Yes [&#160;&#160;&#160;] &#160;&#160;&#160;No [X]</b><br><br>
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      If &quot;Yes&quot; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
      registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.
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      <b>SIGNATURES </b>
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      Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
      registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
      undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.<br>
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      <b>ORIGIN AGRITECH LIMITED</b>
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            <u>/s/&#160;Dr. Gengchen Han</u>
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            Dr. Gengchen Han
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            Co-Chief Executive Officer
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            March 24, 2008
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      <b>EXHIBIT </b>
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            99.1
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            Press release regarding the updates
            genetically&#160;&#160;modified&#160;&#160;pipeline.
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      <b>Exhibit 99.1</b>
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    <p style="text-align: center">
      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b>Origin
      Agritech Updates Genetically Modified Pipeline</b></font>
    </p>
    <p style="text-align: center">
      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b><i>Specific
      GM products have historically dominated the worldwide crop market</i></b></font>
    </p>
    <p style="text-align: center">
      <font style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman"><b><i>Introduced
      in US in 1998, glyphosate-resistant corn grew from 950,000 acres in 1998
      to 2.3 million acres in 1999 to 41 million acres in 2007</i></b></font>
    </p>
    <p>
      BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<b>Origin Agritech Limited (NASDAQ GS: SEED)
      (&#8220;Origin&#8221;), </b>a leading technology-focused supplier of
      crop seeds and agri-biotech research in China, today updated its
      genetically modified pipeline to set forth the next generation of corn
      product into China.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Phytase</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      World&#8217;s first transgenic phytase corn is expected to be commercially
      launched in 2009, and is expected to be the first genetically modified
      corn product in China. Final approval (Phase 5) of product development
      is expected in late 2008. Currently, phytase corn remains the only
      biotechnology crop product in Phase 5 of development in China. Phytase
      is currently used as an additive essential for the growth and
      development of all animals, and limits the amount of phosphorus waste in
      the environment. Phytase, as an additive for animal feed, is mandatory
      in Europe, Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan for
      environmental purposes. The worldwide phytase potential market size is
      US$500 million dollars, including US$200 million for China alone,
      according to the China Feed Industry Study. The corn seed market in
      China is estimated at US$1 billion.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Glyphosate (Herbicide) Resistance</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Glyphosate resistance is in the intermediate testing phase (Phase 2).
      Origin plans to apply for environmental release test for both (Phase 3)
      in mid 2008 for 5 selected lines. Origin Agritech retains the exclusive
      license rights to these specific herbicide resistant traits, and expects
      to be the first company to commercialize the herbicide resistant crops
      in China.
    </p>
    <p>
      Worldwide, the largest segment of the transgenic crop market has been
      herbicide resistant crops. Specifically, glyphosate resistant crops have
      been widely accepted in cotton, corn, and canola in North America.
      Introduced in the US in 1998, the use of glyphosate resistant corn grew
      from 950,000 acres in 1998 to 2.3 million acres in 1999 to 41 million
      acres in 2007, or at a compounded annual growth rate of 51.9%, according
      to the US Department of Agriculture. The rapid historical adoption rate
      indicates farmers find this trait to be extremely valuable<b><i>. </i></b>The
      high level of adoption of these crops by farmers has also caused the
      reduction in value of the remaining herbicide market.
    </p>
    <p>
      Since their introduction in 1996, over 75 million acres of genetically
      engineered glyphosate-resistant crops have been planted, making up 46%
      of the corn acres, 80% of soybean acres, and 70% of cotton acres in the
      US. These genetically engineered crops have been adopted by farmers
      because they are perceived to offer significant economic benefits over
      conventional crop and herbicide programs. The adoption of
      glyphosate-resistant crops has reduced costs for US farmers an estimated
      $1.2 billion. On the basis of recent adoption rates by growers around
      the world, it appears that glyphosate-resistant crops will continue to
      grow in number and in hectares planted.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Pest Resistance (Bt Corn)</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Pest resistance (Bt Corn) is in the intermediate testing phase (Phase
      2). Origin plans to apply for environmental release test for both (Phase
      3) in late 2008 for 3 selected lines, and the company retains the
      exclusive license rights to these specific pest resistant (Bt corn)
      traits which, in all early trials, are the best performing traits for
      pest resistance throughout China.
    </p>
    <p>
      Bt crops produce a protein toxic to specific insects used in areas with
      high levels of infestations of targeted pests. Bt cotton, which controls
      varieties of the budworm and bollworm, was planted on 59 percent of U.S.
      cotton acreage and 75 percent of the Chinese cotton acreage in 2007.
      Introduced in 1996 in the US, acreage of Bt corn has grown from 3.6
      million acres in 1999 to 44 million acres in 2007, or at a compounded
      annual growth rate of 36.7%, according to the US Department of
      Agriculture. This Bt corn variety was planted on 49 percent of U.S. corn
      acreage in 2007.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Stacked Traits: Glyphosate Resistance &amp; Pest Resistance (Bt)</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Glyphosate resistance and pest resistance are in the intermediate
      testing phase (Phase 2). Origin plans to apply for environmental release
      test for both (Phase 3) in 2008. Worldwide, more than 250 million acres
      of biotech crops with herbicide resistant and pesticide resistant traits
      were planted in 22 countries in 2006, with the U.S. accounting for about
      54 percent. Argentina, Brazil, Canada, India, China, Paraguay, and South
      Africa together accounting for nearly 43 percent, according to the<b> </b>International
      Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications<b>.</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Nitrogen Efficiency &amp; Drought Tolerance</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Nitrogen efficiency and drought tolerance traits are in the laboratory
      testing phase (Phase 1). Again, Origin Agritech retains the exclusive
      license rights to these specific traits.
    </p>
    <p>
      &#8220;Historically, these are the glyphosate and Bt traits that have
      dominated globally. We believe that our product pipeline is unparalled.&#8221;
      Bailang Zhang, a director of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
      (CAAS), industry expert, and Origin Agritech board member commented. He
      continued, &#8220;Origin continues to be unique with its in-house
      biotechnology capabilities and GM product pipeline in China. Coupled
      with the fact that China continues to remain a marketplace for Chinese
      players, as only China-based firms are able to move past the initial
      round of testing, Origin Agritech, from a strategic standpoint, remain
      second to none.&#8221;
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>About Origin</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Beijing, Origin Agritech Limited
      (NASDAQ: SEED) is one of China&#8217;s leading, vertically-integrated
      agricultural technology company specializing in agri-biotech research,
      development and production to supply the growing populations of China.
      Origin develops, grows, processes, and markets crop seeds to farmers
      throughout China and parts of Southeast Asia via a network of
      approximately 3,800 first-level distributors and 6,500 second-level
      distributors. The hybrid seed industry is estimated at US$2 billion and
      that is expected to double by 2010. The Company currently operates
      facilities in 30 of China&#8217;s 32 provinces as well as Beijing. Since
      Origin launched its first entirely internally developed seed in 2003,
      the Company has developed and commercialized an internally developed
      proprietary seed portfolio of twelve corn hybrids, twelve rice hybrids
      and two canola hybrids as of 2007. For further information, please log
      on www.originagritech.com.
    </p>
    <p>
      <b>Forward Looking Statements</b>
    </p>
    <p>
      This release contains forward-looking statements. All forward-looking
      statements included in this release are based on information available
      to us on the date hereof. These statements involve known and unknown
      risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual
      results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking
      statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements
      by terminology such as &quot;may,&quot; &quot;will,&quot; &quot;should,&quot; &quot;could,&quot; &quot;expects,&quot;
      &quot;plans,&quot; &quot;anticipates,&quot; &quot;believes,&quot; &quot;estimates,&quot; &quot;predicts,&quot;
      &quot;potential,&quot; &quot;targets,&quot; &quot;goals,&quot; &quot;projects,&quot; &quot;continue,&quot; or variations
      of such words, similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or
      other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations
      reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot
      guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or
      achievements. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and
      adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
      Neither we nor any other person can assume responsibility for the
      accuracy and completeness of forward-looking statements. Important
      factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations
      include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in
      Origin's filings with the SEC including its annual report on Form 20-F
      filed with the SEC on February 27, 2008. We undertake no obligation to
      revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
    </p>
    <p>

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    <p>
      CONTACT:<br>Origin Agritech Limited<br>Irving Kau, 760-918-1781<br>Vice
      President, Finance<br>Irving.kau@originseed.com.cn<br>or<br>Global
      Consulting Group<br>Eddie Cheung / Dixon Chen, 646-284-9414<br>Investor
      Relations<br>echeung@hfgcg.com
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