FSII - Federation of Seed Industry of India’s Post

We are thrilled to share that we witnessed the opening of this year's National Seed Congress at IRRI, Varanasi, under the theme "Fostering Regional Cooperation, Partnership, and Knowledge Exchange in the Seed Sector." FSII - Federation of Seed Industry of India Chairman Ajai Rana met with the Minister for Agriculture Education and Research of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Surya Pratap Shahi, to discuss the crucial role of Public-Private Partnerships in bolstering the seed industry. During the meeting, Rajvir Rathi, Vice Chairman FSII and Director of Agricultural Affairs & Policy at IBSL, and Lead of Traits Licensing Business, emphasized the positive effects of liberalization on public-private collaboration. The event also brought together agriculture leaders to discuss rice seed advancements. FSII ED, Mr. Raghavan Sampathkumar emphasized trust, outcome orientation, and synergy, while Dr. Rajendra Barwale, Member FSII, highlighted partnerships in research and clear goals. The event underscored collaboration's crucial role in advancing agriculture, paving the way for a brighter future in Indian farming. The event received media coverage from several prominent news outlets, including The Hindu, Lok Adhikar, Rashtriya Sahara, Dainik Bhaskar, and The Pioneer. This collaborative effort aims to establish a stronger foundation for agricultural innovation. Savannah Seeds Pvt Ltd | International Rice Research Institute | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India | CGIAR | Surabhi Jajodia | Ratna Kumria | Mahyco | Bayer | ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research | National Seed Research and Training Centre #nationalseedcongress #fsii #seeds #seedsector #agriculture #seedindustry #sustainableagriculture #crops #research #farming #farmers #agriculturepolicy #agtech #sustainability #agritech #beejkibaat #voiceoftheseed #technology #nsc2024 #resilientseedsector

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