Role of Indian Seed Industry in Meeting the National Food Security NeedsField Crops : Prospects & Challenges
M Prabhakar RaoChairman & Managing Director
Nuziveedu Seeds Private Ltd
M Prabhakar RaoChairman & Managing Director
Nuziveedu Seeds Private Ltd
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Indian Agriculture: Global ComparisonIndian Agriculture: Global Comparison
Category INDIA
( 2010-11)World
( 2010-11) Rank in World(Mill. Tons)
Food Grains 236 2213 2
Cereals 185 2057 1
Cotton(in million bales) 35.6 159 2
Vegetables 141.3 942 2
Sugar cane 245 1661 2
Milk 130 715 1
Fruits 75.7 631 1
Source: USDA
India ranks second in farm output worldwide
Indian Agriculture: Progress made in last 40 yearsIndian Agriculture: Progress made in last 40 years
Cotton Bale- 170 Kg
(Source- Deptt. Of Ag. GOI)
Cotton Bale- 170 Kg
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Production in Million TonsCotton in million bales
1998-99* 2010-11**
Crops Production Production Inc %
Cotton 15.52 29.02 87
Paddy 81.57 94 15.5
Maize 10.13 17.75 75.2
Wheat 65.78 78.52 19.4
Pulses 13.63 14.95 9.7
Oilseeds 22.3 29.3 31.3
To even out the effect of extreme weather variations*1998-99 data is avg. of six preceding years 1993-94 to 1998-99
**2010-11 data is avg. of six preceding years 2005-06 to 2010-11
Production of major Field crops
2272801.3X
Food Grain
Milk
Vegetable & Fruits
Meat /Fish/egg2007 2020
2007 2020
2007 2020
2007 2020
111270
109.8202.2
11.630.1
1.8X
2.6X 2.8X
Source: Estimate of Food Demand—Working Paper No. 209, ICRIER; NSSO Interviews
Food Demand likely to Nearly Double from ~ 440 MMT to 850 MMT in 2020
But this Growth will not meet the demand
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1. Low Seed Replacement Rate
14 10 9 8 5 6 (States below national Average) 14 10 9 8 5 6 (States below national Average)
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Increased Use of Quality Seed has Contributed to Increased Agricultural Production
Increased Use of Quality Seed has Contributed to Increased Agricultural Production
Year Quality/certified seed distribution (thousand tons)
Food Grain Production (MT)
Cotton Production (Million Bales)
Oil Seed Production (MT)
1950-51 NA 51 3 5.2
1960-61 NA 82 5.6 7
1970-71 50 108 4.8 9.6
1980-81 350 129 7 9.4
1990-91 570 176 9.8 18.6
2000-01 850 196 9.7 18.4
2010-11 3200 236 31.2 34.9
(Source- Dept. Of Ag. GOI) 12
Role of Seed Industry in Securing Seed Demand
Role of Seed Industry in Securing Seed Demand
(Fig.- 10 K MT except Cotton, Cotton- Cr. Packets of 450 g)
Indian Seed Industry always met the demand13
1950-51 1960-61 1970-71 1980-81 1990-91 2010-11
2.5
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1.5
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Impact of Superior Genetics on Productivity (MT/ha)
• Seeds - USD 42 billion global industry
• Top 6 countries control nearly 65% of the world’s commerical seed sales.
• Biotech crops on the upswing
• By 2015 India should occupy 3rd position in the world Seed Trade from the current 4th position.
• Seeds - USD 42 billion global industry
• Top 6 countries control nearly 65% of the world’s commerical seed sales.
• Biotech crops on the upswing
• By 2015 India should occupy 3rd position in the world Seed Trade from the current 4th position.
Now India shares 4th position along with Brazil with Rs.9400 cr market (2011-12) – 1 USD = Rs 47
Source: ISF
Projected Indian Seed Market
Indian seed industry has grown @ an Avg rate of 21% pa from the year 2008 to 2011, and required rate now only @ 11% pa till 2015
Estimated current Seed Market Size at Desired SRR (Rs. Crore)
Total Seed Mkt Size at desired SRR- Rs. 20,072 Cr; Expect to reach 72% by 2015Total Seed Mkt Size at desired SRR- Rs. 20,072 Cr; Expect to reach 72% by 2015
Contribution of Main field Crops
Crops
2012-13 2015-16
% %
Cotton 32 33
Corn 10 11
Rice 12 15
Wheat 19 15
Research• While maintaining the R&D efforts in Cotton,
Corn, Rice etc the Industry should invest in OPVs ( Now possible with PPV & FR Act) of Mainly
• Rice• Wheat• Pulses• Oilseeds Either independently OR with PPP
Future Prospects- Development of Hybrids in New Crops
Future Prospects- Development of Hybrids in New Crops
Hybrids in New Crops Covering all Food crops(Cereals, Oilseeds and Pulses)
- Fine Quality Hybrid Rice - Rice Hybrids suitable to all segments - Mustard Hybrids
- Pigeon pea Hybrids
Hybrids in New Crops Covering all Food crops(Cereals, Oilseeds and Pulses)
- Fine Quality Hybrid Rice - Rice Hybrids suitable to all segments - Mustard Hybrids
- Pigeon pea Hybrids 24
• R&D : Both Conventional & Biotech• Infrastructure Building- Conditioned Storages- Modern Seed Conditioning Units- Retail Seed Distribution with Knowledge
sharing cells Extension work
• R&D : Both Conventional & Biotech• Infrastructure Building- Conditioned Storages- Modern Seed Conditioning Units- Retail Seed Distribution with Knowledge
sharing cells Extension work
4. PPP Opportunities in Seed Sector
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We attribute improvement in SRR not only to the outstanding products but also to the effective extension work done by the public & private companies to take new agronomic concepts to the farmers
Some Examples from NSL experienceA. High density planting in Bt Cotton
B. Optimizing the Seed Rate in Rice Cultivation
We attribute improvement in SRR not only to the outstanding products but also to the effective extension work done by the public & private companies to take new agronomic concepts to the farmers
Some Examples from NSL experienceA. High density planting in Bt Cotton
B. Optimizing the Seed Rate in Rice Cultivation
5. Effective Extension Services
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Demonstration
Demonstration of High Density Cotton PlantingDemonstration of High Density Cotton Planting
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NSPL recommends an optimum 10 kg/ac of seed rate in paddy as against traditional use of 30 kg/ac
Benefits:
1) Potential saving of 20 million tons of seed for grain purposes
2) Helps in accelerating SRR
NSPL has saved 12000 tons by recommending farmer the optimal seed rate
NSPL recommends an optimum 10 kg/ac of seed rate in paddy as against traditional use of 30 kg/ac
Benefits:
1) Potential saving of 20 million tons of seed for grain purposes
2) Helps in accelerating SRR
NSPL has saved 12000 tons by recommending farmer the optimal seed rate
B. Optimal Seed Rate in PaddyB. Optimal Seed Rate in Paddy
India grows 44 m ha and hence potential saving of seed 22 MT for food grains use. India grows 44 m ha and hence potential saving of seed 22 MT for food grains use. 29
C. Public Private Partnership for Extension Work
Nuziveedu Seeds in agreement with UP Agriculture Department under PPP 30
CONCLUSION• Indian Seed Industry shall continue to grow fast to
reach $ 3.2 billion by 2015-16• Private R&D should also now focus on pulses and
oilseed crops• Building sufficient infrastructure in PPP mode
essential to meet the logistic challenges• Need to intensify Extension activities to spread the
knowledge of best practices of cultivation
Indian seed Industry shallEnsure food security to the nation