Access to Quality Seeds

Quality seeds is another input necessary for agricultural productivity, and good quality seeds account for 20%-25% of increased crop productivity. Seeds are regulated by the Seeds Act, 1966. The Act regulates the quality, production, and sale of seeds. The Seeds Control Order, 1983 regulates the licenses to sell, export and import seeds.

• Three varieties of seeds commonly used are (i) farm-saved seeds, which account for 65%-70% of the total seeds consumption, (ii) commercially produced seeds of the breeder, foundation and certified varieties, and (iii) genetically modified and hybrid seeds.
• Agricultural seeds are produced by various agencies such as Indian Council of Agricultural ....