This nationwide study on Paddy and Vegetables estimates the quantum of the consumption of seeds, the quantum
of different types of seeds used in terms of Public and
Proprietary hybrids etc. and the contribution of various
sources to the total consumption.
The study also provides information on seed rate, occurrence
of pests and diseases, price paid in the case of seeds
that are bought and thereby, estimates the market for
seeds, by value.
In addition to the above, the report also ascertains
the yield / expected yield from the seeds used, and in
the case of paddy farmers, ascertains the type of seeds
used, by way of Aromatic, Super fine, Fine, Medium and
Coarse grains.
The study also profiles the farmers.
Besides the two main study crops, we also have overview reports based on only the quantitative interviews, on the following crops: