Which one of the following best describes the main objective of “Seed Village Concept”?

1. A. Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
2. B. Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost
3. C. Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
4. D. Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies.

Answer: B

Explanation

Foundation class of seed from authentic sources will be supplied to the identified farmers and they will be empowered to take up multiplication of seed under seed Village Programme. The seed so produced will meet the requirement of farmers of the mandal /district. This Programme ensures supply of quality certified seed of high yielding varieties to the farmers in time at their places at affordable prices besides ensuring quick multiplication of new seed varieties in a shorter time in that mandal/district based on the crop situation.