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 Status & Trends – Field Crops

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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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Field crops- challenges related to SEED INDUSTRY

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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• Improving Seed multiplication Ratio

Research Challenges mainly are

2. R&D Challenges

3. Inadequate Extension work

Role of Seed Industry ……. So farA REVIEW

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

COTTON

Impact of Superior Genetics on Productivity (MT/ha)

1950-51 1960-61 1970-71 1980-81 1990-91 2010-11

2.5

2

1.5

1

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0

HYV

RICE

Impact of Superior Genetics on Productivity (MT/ha)

Impact of Superior Genetics on Productivity (MT/ha)

MAIZE

HybridsSX Hybrids

Seed Industry –Way ForwardTo meet the Challenges

• 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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A. High Density Planting in Hybrid Bt CottonA. High Density Planting in Hybrid Bt Cotton

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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

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