Feed The Seed

Details

The “Feed for Seed” program is an initiative launched by the Government of Telangana in India, aimed at promoting agriculture and supporting farmers in the state. The program is designed to encourage farmers to produce their own seeds by providing them with free, high-quality seeds of various crops.

Under this program, farmers are provided with a seed kit containing seeds of various crops, including vegetables, pulses, cereals, and oilseeds. The kit also contains instructions on how to grow and harvest the crops, as well as guidelines on seed production and storage.

The program is based on the concept of “Seed Village” where farmers can produce high-quality seeds and sell them in the market. The program encourages the use of sustainable agricultural practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, and conservation of traditional crop varieties.

The aim of the Feed for Seed program is to increase the availability of high-quality seeds at affordable prices, promote sustainable agriculture practices, and empower farmers to become self-sufficient in seed production. The program has been widely appreciated and has helped many farmers in Telangana to improve their income and livelihoods.

Scheme deliverable

Farmers with livestock provide livestock types such as PC-23, SSG, stylized, lucerne and African Tall, such as 75% subsidy.

The animals are the buffalo, the cows, the sheep. Farmers have the right to take grass seeds.

2pi C. 23, SSG, African Tall, Steele Hamata, Lucerne, etc. The seeds of 75% subsidy will be distributed.

Who is eligible: Who is Not eligible:

Farmers with livestock farming are eligible for seed production.

In order to provide livestock seeds, farmers have to hit own land or leased land or public places to increase agricultural land with animal farming..

Cattle, buffalo, cows, and sheep Farmers have the right to take grass seeds.

Grass seeds should be provided by the farmers in the area. Own land or lease land.

Who is not deserving:

No livestock farmers are eligible for the scheme.

Owners of land/lease land and livestock are not eligible.

Benefits

The “Feed for Seed” program in Telangana has several benefits for farmers and the agricultural sector in the state, including:

• Access to high-quality seeds: The program provides farmers with high-quality seeds of various crops, which improves crop yield and quality, and reduces dependence on low-quality seeds available in the market.
• Increased income for farmers: By producing their own seeds, farmers can save money on buying seeds from the market and can also sell their surplus seeds to other farmers, generating additional income.
• Promotion of sustainable agriculture: The program promotes sustainable agriculture practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, and the conservation of traditional crop varieties, which leads to better soil health, reduced use of chemical inputs, and improved environmental sustainability.
• Empowerment of farmers: The program empowers farmers to become self-sufficient in seed production and reduces their dependence on seed companies and middlemen.
• Boost to the agricultural sector: The program has the potential to boost the agricultural sector in the state by increasing the availability of high-quality seeds and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. This, in turn, can lead to increased crop yields, improved quality of produce, and higher incomes for farmers, contributing to the overall economic growth of the state.

Eligibility

1. Farmers with livestock farming are eligible for seed production.
2. In order to provide livestock seeds, farmers have to hit own land or leased land or public places to increase agricultural land with animal farming..
3. Cattle, buffalo, cows, sheep Farmers have the right to take grass seeds.
4. Grass seeds should be provided by the farmers in the area. Own land or lease land.

Exclusions

1. No livestock farmers are eligible for the scheme.
2. Owners of land/lease land and livestock are not eligible

Application Process

Offline

To apply for the “Feed for Seed” program in Telangana, farmers can follow these steps:

1. Visit the nearest agriculture office or Seed Development Corporation (SSDC) office in their district.
2. Obtain the application form for the program from the office or download it from the official website of the SSDC.
3. Fill in the application form with the required details, such as name, address, land details, and crop preferences.
4. Submit the application form along with any other necessary documents, such as land documents, bank account details, and Aadhaar card.
5. Upon verification of the application, the SSDC will provide the farmers with a seed kit containing seeds of various crops, along with instructions on how to grow and harvest the crops, as well as guidelines on seed production and storage.
6. The farmers can then grow the crops, produce their own seeds, and sell the surplus seeds in the market.

It is important to note that the program is implemented on a first-come, first-served basis, and the availability of seed kits may vary depending on the demand in each district. Therefore, farmers are encouraged to apply early to ensure they can benefit from the program.

Documents Required

Documents required to apply

1. Copy of Aadhar Card.
2. Copy of the Pattadar passbook