Siddipet conducted Training cum awareness programme on Seed Production to Farmers under NABARD Project

TRVK, Siddipet conducted Training cum awareness programme on Seed Production Farmers under NABARD Project at PACS, Jagadevpur (V&M) on 26.09.2026. As part of this programme, three cooperative societies in Siddipet district Husnabad, Jagadevpur, and Gangapur have been selected. In this connection, an awareness programme was organized for the seed production farmers under the aegis of Telangana Rythu Vignana Kendram (TRVK), Siddipet. Dr. Ch. Pallavi, Coordinator & Scientist (CP) explained about the use of quality foundation seed can enhance paddy yields by 10–15 percent. She observed that nearly 90–95 percent of the paddy seed market in Telangana is dominated by private companies, resulting in higher seed costs for farmers. To reduce farmers’ dependence on private seed suppliers and make quality seed available at affordable prices, she encouraged farmers to actively participate in seed production. she also explained that under this project, Breeder Seed of the fine-grain paddy variety KNM-1638 will be supplied to five farmers covering five acres under each selected cooperative society. The variety has a duration of 120–125 days and is tolerant to leaf folder and blast disease. She further explained that the cooperative societies will process the procured produce into Foundation Seed, certify it with the Foundation Seed tag, and supply quality seed to farmers across the district. Later, Smt. A. Saritha, Scientist (Breeder), ARS Tornala, precautions to be followed at different stages of seed production, including selection of suitable seed, maintenance of crop purity, proper field management, and adherence to seed certification standards. Sri. Vasantha Rao, MAO, Jagdevpur explained the agricultural activities in the mandal, briefed the farmers about the availability of agricultural inputs, government schemes, and the support services provided by the Agriculture Department.  PACS Chairman Sri. Indrasenareddy interacted with the farmers and clarified their doubts regarding the procurement of harvested produce by the PACS.  In this programme PACS CEO Ramulu, PACS Directors & 35 farmers were participated.