The commercial seed sector in India grew considerably in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, both in the private as well as in the public sectors. The private sector growth was induced by the policy changes undertaken during the late 1980s. Much of this growth has stemmed from either foreign investments, or from spin-off from previous companies, with technical [...]
The change in agricultural product markets, due to various reasons like globalisation, privatisation and liberalisation of economy is leading to new demands on the input markets. This means that input markets are increasingly driven by the demands of the final food and non-food markets which are trying to satisfy the needs in a better and better way. This necessarily means [...]
In this article we will discuss about the four major problems faced by the seed industry in India. The problems are: 1. Distribution Problems 2. Lack of Effective Monitoring Mechanism 3. Lack of Infrastructure 4. Poor Extension Services. Problem # 1. Distribution Problems: i. Short Shelf Life of the Seeds: Normally, certified seeds are valid for one season only and [...]