The scheme is designed to promote the production of high-quality seeds for key crops—paddy, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and cotton—by providing subsidies and technical support to farmers on a contract basis with the Department of Agriculture. Under this scheme, participating farmers receive training, source seeds, and follow strict quality guidelines for seed production. After quality checks and processing, farmers are remunerated based on the quality of the seeds produced, receiving at least 90% of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) during processing, with the remainder settled after certification.
Benefits
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Premium Payments:
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For seeds, premiums range from ₹1 to ₹3 per kg.
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Foundation Class Seeds: Premium is between 7.5% to 30% over the Local Market Rate per kg (depending on the oilseed type).
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Certified Class Seeds: Premium is between 5% to 20% over the Local Market Rate per kg.
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Training:
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Farmers receive training at the beginning of each year to ensure adherence to best practices in seed production and quality maintenance.
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Eligibility
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Beneficiary:
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Must be a bona fide farmer and a resident of Tamil Nadu.
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Contract Basis:
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Farmers must produce and supply seeds on a contract basis to the Department of Agriculture.
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Seed Farm Registration:
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The seed farms must be registered by the Seed Producer with the Assistant Director of Agriculture of the respective Blocks.
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Quality Standards:
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The field run produce must meet the certification standards for physical/genetic purity, moisture levels, and germination percentage.
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Application Process
Mode: Offline
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Collect Application Form:
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Obtain the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
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Complete the Form:
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Fill out the form with the required details, including personal information, land details, and crop details.
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Attach all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
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Submission:
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Village Level: Submit to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.
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Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.
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District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.
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Documents Required
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Proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID)
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Land ownership documents or lease agreement
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Proof of seed production and supply to the Department (contract-based)
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Seed farm registration details
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Certification tag issued by the Department of Seed Certification
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Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants, if applicable)
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Any other documents as required by the guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the scheme about?
It is a seed multiplication scheme aimed at producing high-quality seeds for paddy, millets, pulses, oilseeds, and cotton on a contract basis. -
Who is eligible to enroll?
Farmers residing in Tamil Nadu who are registered as seed producers and can supply seeds on a contract basis to the Department. -
How do farmers enroll their seed farms?
Seed farms must be registered with the Assistant Director of Agriculture at the respective block. -
How do farmers obtain the source seed required for their farms?
The scheme facilitates access to foundation seeds along with technical guidelines for maintaining seed quality. -
What steps should be taken to ensure seed quality?
Farmers must follow training provided by the Department, adhere to seed treatment and quality control guidelines, and have their produce meet certification standards. -
What happens after the seeds are processed?
Once quality checks are complete at the Seed Processing Unit, farmers are paid a premium based on the quality, with at least 90% of the MSP paid during processing. -
What if the seed lot does not meet certification standards?
If the seed lot fails certification, the payment may be adjusted or withheld according to the scheme guidelines. -
Who bears the transport cost for moving seeds to the processing unit?
This is typically detailed in the contract or departmental guidelines; farmers should refer to the specific scheme notification for cost allocation. -
What is “Field Run Produce”?
It refers to the raw seed produce from the fields, which must meet prescribed purity, moisture, and germination standards. -
Can a farmer reapply if their application is rejected?
Reapplication policies are governed by departmental guidelines; farmers should consult their local Agricultural Office for further details.