Strategies to Gear-up Seed Production in North-Eastern Region of India

Abstract

Seed is the most important component of agricultural production system. Information available from different sources indicates that there is a large gap in the supply of this vital input. Of the total quantity of improved seeds required by the farmers, roughly 40 per cent is met from within the region leaving a gap of 60 per cent in its present requirement. Therefore, there is urgent need of establishment of organized seed production and quality control system to ensure the production of quality certified seeds in North- Eastern Region.