Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Farmers Urge Action Against Fake Seed Sales
Farmers are worried about fake seeds, which are like buying seeds that don't grow good crops.
They told the Agriculture Minister, who is also looking at fake fertilizers, that this is a big problem.
The farmers say they lose money and time when the seeds don't work, and it's hard to get help.
The minister understands the problem and promised to start a special plan to stop the fake seeds from being sold.
Farmers urged the Agriculture Minister to address the sale of fake seeds.
Farmers complain about being deceived by poor quality seeds in almost every season.
Many farmers reported crop failures due to the use of fake seeds.
Farmers have had no success in getting action taken against sellers.
The Minister has promised to start a campaign against the sale of fake seeds.
- Who
- Farmers and Agriculture Minister Kirori Lal Meena
- What
- Farmers urged the Agriculture Minister to address the sale of fake seeds.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Rajasthan, India
- Why
- To address the sale of fake and substandard seeds.
Farmers' Concerns
Minister's Response
Action Against Traders
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers reported a lack of action against sellers of poor quality seeds.
Minister's Response
Minister promised a campaign against fake seeds.
- Minister
- Kirori Lal Meena
- Issue
- Sale of fake seeds
- Farmers' Complaint
- Poor quality seeds causing crop failures
- Crops Affected
- Wheat, barley, millets, vegetables, and others