Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Farmers oppose Central Seed Bill 2025
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh are worried about a new seed law called the Central Seed Act 2025.
They had a meeting to talk about it.
They think the law will help big companies more than farmers.
They are afraid that farmers will have to buy special seeds from companies every year.
They also think the law will make it hard for farmers to get money if their crops don't grow well.
Some scientists said this law could be very bad for farmers in the future.
The farmers want the state government to talk to them and tell the central government what they think about the law.
Farmers' unions in Andhra Pradesh oppose the Central Seed Bill 2025, claiming it favors corporate interests.
The bill is seen as an attempt to bring agriculture under central control, which is currently a state subject.
Critics argue the bill paves the way for importing genetically modified (GM) seeds from the USA.
The bill is criticized for limiting farmers' rights and compensation, only covering the cost of seeds, not entire cultivation expenses.
Farmers and scientists warn that the bill could lead to complete dependence on corporate seeds and harm the farming community.
- Who
- Farmers' unions and agricultural scientists in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Opposition to the Central Seed Bill 2025
- When
- Discussed at a round table meeting on Sunday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Belief that the bill favors corporate interests and harms farmers
- Bill Name
- Central Seed Act 2025
- Organizers
- Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham and Tenant Farmers Associations
- Presiding Officer
- V Krishnaiah
- Key Speakers
- Vadde Sobhanadri Rao, Y Kesava Rao, B Sarath Babu, Venugopal, Kolla Rajamohan
- Main Concerns
- Corporate control, GM seeds, reduced farmer rights, compensation issues
- Meeting Location
- Vijayawada
