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Challenges, Prospects and Opportunities in Seed Industry under Changed Climatic Conditions in Hortic



Title: Challenges, Prospects and Opportunities in Seed Industry under Changed Climatic Conditions in Horticultural Crops


28th, November 2023


About the workshop :


Quality seeds are considered a crucial input in agricultural which decides the effective usage of other inputs. The importance of quality seed has been realized by mankind long ago. India being an agrarian country creates constant demand for quality seeds and planting material. The developments in the seed industry in India, particularly in the last 50 years, are very significant.

Public sectors and private sectors are active stakeholders on Indian seed industry; however, private sector is in upper hand recently due to advancement in hybrid seed production. Private sectors are handling high value crops, leaving the scope of low value crops to public sector. With the advancement of technologies in production of vegetables crated demand for high quality seeds and attracting many investors in Indian seed industry. Till date 288 varieties of horticultural crops has been released and notified. Further, development, release and notification of new varieties are under progress keeping certification agency busy. Though private sector is interested in producing and selling seeds under TFL, lot of scope has been reported for certified seeds too. Indian with suitable agro-climatic conditions, innovative technologies and skilled workers has lot of opportunities for export and become a lead producer at global level. In 2022-23 Indian seed industry had a turnover of 5243 crore and looking to double the trade to 10570 crore by 2028 with CAGR growth rate of 12.43 % (IMARC). Apart from formal seed supply chain many FPO and individual farmers are also producing seeds of local/ traditional kind and varieties and supply them on demand.
















Participants: Seed scientists, plant breeders, PVP and PGR experts, personnel involved in seed production, certification, quality testing, processing, marketing, distribution, industry representatives, policy makers, seed growers/farmers, FPO's and PG students









Theme I

Prospects of opportunities and challenges faced by public and private sectors in strengthening vegetable seed industry


Theme Il

Scope of linking FPO to seed producers to boost production of quality seeds












Registration: There is no registration fee for participants. The last date for registration to the workshop is 22.11.2023. No TA/DA and accommodation will be provided to participants. Registration is done through link provided below.


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