A quality paddy seed production technology

Paddy is the most predominant crop cultivating in about 125000 hectares in Thiruvannamalai district. Though the crop occupies a major area, the farmers are not getting their quality seeds in subsequent seasons due to heavy demand of seeds to cover larger area.

By keeping the mentioned points above, the TNBRD has been initiated the quality seed production in paddy in association with NABARD, Thiruvannamalai. The project focuses on the farmers club of Vandavasi and Thellar block involving 220 progressive farmers to start their own paddy seed production unit. Training on seed production, certification and other procedures will be disseminated to the farmers involving the local seeds certification department officials and scientists from KVK.

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