JAMMU, Jul 23: Joint Director Agriculture (Inputs), Jammu, Sanjay Anand, on Thursday chaired a meeting at office of JDA Inputs, Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo, Jammu regarding the finalization of Breeder Seed Indent for all agricultural crops for Rabi 2027–28 and to review the availability of Breeder, Foundation, and Certified Seed for Rabi 2026–27.
The meeting was attended by Joint Director Agriculture (Farms/SLUB), Aman Jyoti Sharma; Prof. & Head, Plant Breeding Department, SKUAST-Jammu, Dr. Tuhina Dey; Nodal Officer (Seed), SKUAST-Jammu, Dr. Vijay Bharti; Potato Development Officer, Jammu, Ravi Sharma; Divisional Seed Certification Officer, Jammu, Nirmal Prakash Sharma; Assistant Botanist, Ajit Singh; and besides other concerned officials.
During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted of the requirement and availability of breeder, foundation and certified seed for major agricultural crops to ensure timely availability of quality seed to farmers during the ensuing Rabi season.
The participants also discussed crop-wise seed demand, production targets and measures for strengthening coordination between the Agriculture Department and SKUAST-Jammu for efficient seed planning and distribution.
Addressing the meeting, Sanjay Anand emphasized the importance of timely finalization of the breeder seed indent so that adequate quantities of quality seed are made available to departmental farms well in advance of the sowing season.
He stressed that proper seed planning is essential for improving crop productivity, maintaining varietal purity and ensuring the successful implementation of various seed production programmes in Jammu Division.
He further highlighted that timely availability of quality seed is crucial for enhancing agricultural productivity and achieving the targeted crop production during Rabi 2026–27 and Rabi 2027–28.
The meeting concluded with a detailed review of crop-wise seed demand and availability, and the participants assured full cooperation for the effective implementation of the seed planning programme.