business punjab hybrid rice ban to cost farmers up to rs 10 000 per acre says industry body fsii

Punjab Hybrid Rice Ban To Cost Farmers Up To Rs 10,000 Per Acre, Says Industry Body Fsii

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The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) is urging central intervention against Punjab's ban on hybrid paddy seeds, warning of substantial income losses for farmers. FSII argues the ban, citing water depletion and milling recovery issues, contradicts the Seed Act and threatens farmers relying on these high-yield, adaptable varieties.