Improving the socio economic conditions of farmers by using quality seed and planting material

Abstract

Availability of good quality seeds is responsible for increasing both production and productivity of both agricultural and horticultural crops. Crop productivity is directly related to the genetic potential of the seed planted. Landmark achievement of green revolution is due to introduction of high yielding varieties. Mega Seed Project-Chatha, SKUAST-Jammu a centre of ICAR-Seed Project “Seed production in Agricultural Crops” is constantly striving hard to produce quality seed and enhance the economy of farmers. The present compilation represents the Quality Seed production of Paddy, Wheat, Pulses, Vegetables, Horticulture Plants, etc. for the year 2018-19 produced by Mega Seed Project-SKUAST-Jammu. Paddy, Urdbean and Sesame seed produced of different varieties during 2018-19 by various seed producing components of SKUAST –Jammu: Research Stations/Farms/Div./KVK’s etc was 225.65 quintals and Wheat, Peas, Oil seeds, Mustard, Oats seed produced of different varieties was 629.00 quintals and Planting materials (No.s) 4,12,599.00.