Latest Seed Act News & Updates

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) In a bid to empower farmers and ensure the availability of high-quality seeds, Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Tuesday announced that the state will soon enact its own Seed Act.​ The proposed legislation will legally protect farmers, allowing them to store, use, exchange, and sell their own seeds (without using a branded name).​The Act will also ensure farmers receive immediate compensation if crop failure occurs due to defective seeds, he stated….