Seed Replacement Practices

Gurdev Singh and Asokan S R

IIMA Working Papers from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Research and Publication Department

Abstract: One important reason for low demand for quality seeds is the reportedly low seed replacement rate especially in case of non-hybrids. To investigate the reasons for such practices followed by the farmers is the main objective of this pilot study conducted in Faridkot district of Punjab. The study revealed that contrary to the belief a majority of farmers replace seed of all major crops within four years. In fact, the replacement was reported quicker than the perceived recommended replacement schedule in almost all crops. Even the perceived replacement schedule was much shorter than four years. In some crops majority of them replaced seed every year. However, the seed used by the farmers was rarely of standard quality (certified/labelled). Non-availability of quality seed of crops like cotton was the main reason for use of substandard seed. This may be the factor behind low expected yield as the reason for replacement which often occurs quicker than expected.

Date: 1991-07-01
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