Research based seed companies join hands , the ‘ Federation of Seed Industry of India ’ takes birth
The well-known agriculture seed companies have come together to form an association which they claim would help them to get better represented as well as provide a platform for them to discuss the common issues
EDITED BY SACHIN ARYA
India ’ s top seed and seed technology companies including Bayer , Dow Agro , Dupont Poineer , Mahyco , Metahelix , Monsanto , Namdhari , Rasi seeds , Shriram Bioseeds , Bayer , Dow Agro , Dupont Poineer , Mahyco , Metahelix , Monsanto , Namdhari , Rasi seeds , Shriram Bioseeds , Syngenta on August 26 , 2016 announced the launch of a new industry representative body , Federation of Seed Industry of India ( FSII ). At a well-attended media interaction held in Delhi ' s Press Club , the top representatives from the 10 companies were present on the occasion .
Currently under incorporation , the founders revealed that the FSII has primarily been formed with the objective of providing a forum for research based seed industry and seed technology companies who develop and provide high performance seeds and technology based solutions that will benefit Indian farmers and the nation at large . The association also intends to actively contribute in its own way to the Prime Minister ’ s vision of doubling the farmers ’ income by 2022 through seed science .
In addition , the key purpose and commitments of the FSII include
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