📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Post of India
Agriculture
ICAR: Quality seeds vital for boosting Meghalaya's farm income
✍️ Hub News
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:38 AM
👁 5
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has emphasized that producing high-quality seeds is essential for enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing farmers' income in Meghalaya.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has highlighted the critical role of quality seed production in transforming the agricultural landscape of Meghalaya. According to the council, access to superior seeds is a primary driver for improving overall farm productivity in the state.
ICAR officials noted that the current agricultural output in Meghalaya can be significantly enhanced if farmers are consistently provided with certified and high-yielding seed varieties. This focus on input quality is seen as a foundational step towards sustainable growth in the region's farming sector.
Furthermore, the council stressed that improved productivity directly correlates with higher income levels for local farmers. By prioritizing seed quality, the agricultural ecosystem in Meghalaya is expected to become more resilient and economically viable.
This directive underscores the broader national strategy to support hill-state agriculture, ensuring that technological and scientific advancements in seed technology reach the grassroots level in Meghalaya.
ICAR officials noted that the current agricultural output in Meghalaya can be significantly enhanced if farmers are consistently provided with certified and high-yielding seed varieties. This focus on input quality is seen as a foundational step towards sustainable growth in the region's farming sector.
Furthermore, the council stressed that improved productivity directly correlates with higher income levels for local farmers. By prioritizing seed quality, the agricultural ecosystem in Meghalaya is expected to become more resilient and economically viable.
This directive underscores the broader national strategy to support hill-state agriculture, ensuring that technological and scientific advancements in seed technology reach the grassroots level in Meghalaya.