Thoothukudi farmers seek quality hybrid seeds at subsidised rates ahead of rabi season
However, the same quantity costs nearly ₹1,850 kg in private shops. Despite the higher price, many farmers prefer private shops’ seeds because of their superior quality and better yield,” he added.Mr. They pointed out that in recent years, seeds often reached extension centres only after the sowing season had begun, making them of little use.
- ▪However, the same quantity costs nearly ₹1,850 kg in private shops.
- ▪Despite the higher price, many farmers prefer private shops’ seeds because of their superior quality and better yield,” he added.Mr.
- ▪They pointed out that in recent years, seeds often reached extension centres only after the sowing season had begun, making them of little use.
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Farmers from Thoothukudi district have urged the government to sell better quality hybrid seeds at subsidised rates to help them achieve higher yields during the upcoming rabi season.The district has around 1.50 lakh hectares of rainfed agricultural lands, where farmers usually cultivate maize, chillies, coriander, black gram and other pulses during the rabi season. Sowing generally begins in the fourth week of September, depending on the onset of the northeast monsoon.Although the government supplies subsidised seeds through agricultural extension centres, many farmers continue to purchase seeds from private companies, citing concerns over the quality of government supplied seeds and their delayed availability.A.Varadharajan, president of Karisal Bhoomi Framers Association said that the…
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