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India's kharif seed demand down 25% on lower output, transport disruption

Delay in seed certification by govt agencies is also a contributor to low demand

Real-time price, demand forecast for select crops from next kharif season

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Kaundinya emphasized that many farmers suffered due to closure of mandis which resulted into spoilage of horticulture output.

Dilip Kumar Jha Mumbai

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 24 2020 | 7:23 PM IST

India’s seed demand has declined by about 25 per cent this kharif sowing season due to lower production, delay in certification from government agencies and disruption in transportation from seed companies to distributors and farmers, because of nationwide lockdown during the key season between March and May 2020.

The 70-day nationwide lockdown, which started on March 25 to prevent spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), brought all manufacturing and services activities at standstill. Though seeds are regarded as essential items, most seed companies operated at 50 per cent capacity for at least two months due to problems in movement of workers and certification

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