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In the inception, MSSCL started seed production activities in 4 districts of Maharashtra viz. Akola, Buldhana, Parbhani & Nanded but later on expanded the seed production network to all over Maharashtra. More than 40,000 seed growers take up the production of seeds in their farms in 33 districts in 60,000 Ha. Of land
MSSCL has recognized the fast changing scenario and dynamics of seed production and has evolved strategies to take up seed production with adequate product mix of hybrids and improved varieties considering the requirements of all sectors of the farming community. The social objectives of providing quality certified seeds to the cultivators has never been taken up to promote high value low volume crop seeds to take care of the profitability of the Company
   
  Salient Features of the Seed Production Programme of MSSCL  
  Seed production programme is being taken up in Maharashtra and other States to the tune of 9 Lakhs quintals which may expand upto 12 Lakhs quintals in future. Following the salient features of seed production programme of MSSCL:  
 
  • Product mix covers the products evolved by Aus, ICAR institutes viz. IARI, CICR, DRRI & National Research Centers (NRCs) of different crops. Apart from that, technologies and varieties developed by reputed national and international institutes i.e. ICRISAT, Hyderabad, BARC, Trombay, ICGEB, New Delhi etc. have been made available to the farmers.
  • The germplasm available at national as well as international institutes are regularly procured and maintain at In-house R&D of MSSCL for developing superior hybrids and varieties.
  • MSSCL promotes direct and contract seed production through seed growers, institutions like SFCI, NAFED at national level & Maharashtra State Farming Corporation, Pune and organizers and cooperative societies in Maharashtra as well as other states.
  • Constant review & elimination, if necessary of uneconomical production areas to reduce the cost of production.
  • Compact seed production programmes with incentives through seed village scheme to ensure better quality in seed production.
  • Breeder seed is produced under the supervision of Scientists of AUs & ICAR Institutes for notified varieties and for R&D Hybrids & Varieties of MSSCL the breeder seed is produced under the supervision of expert team of breeders of MSSCL.
  • Organizing rigorous production of foundation seed through growers and Taluka Seed Farms & Au Lands under technical supervision of Scientists & Field Officers.
  • Timely availability of source seed and co-ordination with Seed Certification Agency.
  • Attempts to improve the technical know how of the seed growers. 
 
  Schemes & Benefit to Seed Growers  
  In order to promote seed production in Maharashtra, different schemes like rebate in certification fee, incentives for production of Foundation seed etc. Are implemented to attract the seed growers for quality seed production programme of different hybrids and varieties. To achieve above objectives, an elaborate incentive system for the seed growers has been evolved by MSSCL and is being practiced since last several years.  
 
  1. 50% rebate in inspection fee for achieving 200 hect. and above area in one village and 25% rebate for achieving the target upto 100 to 199 hect. for seed growers.
  2. Incentive based schemes on genetic purity and germination for different crops varieties.
  3. Incentive based schemes on ODV (Other Distinguishable Varieties) in Paddy & weed seeds in Jute are implemented to improve the quality of the seeds and to promote seed growers in seed production.
 
 

In order to promote production of better quality certified/foundation seeds and to disseminate the latest know how and better cultivation practices in the seed production, various workshops, training and visit programmes are organized for seed growers by MSSCL.

MSSCL has also taken up seed production in other prominent seed producing states viz. AP, MP, Gujrat & Uttaranchal etc. This has led to the improvement in productivity of the seeds and better pricing for farmers.

The seed growers of Maharashtra are benefited in seed production by way of additional revenue and technical know-how. The skilled and unskilled manpower are employed in seed production thereby promoting employment generation.

 
Designed & Developed by : K. Asif Ahmed, System Manager, D.N. Kalbende, Computer Cell, Mahabeej , Akola
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