The Director of Seed Certification, M. Radhakrishnan, recently inspected the State Government Seed Farm in Danishpet in Kadaiyampatti block and held discussion with the officials on the need to process adequate quality seeds.
Mr. Radhakrishnan inspected the model seed farm of paddy Co (R) 48 variety, nearing harvest, which stood on five acres and ascertained crop yield estimate.
He inspected the Ragi GPU 67 variety seed farm (on six acres); kambu Co (Cu) 9 seed farm (on two acres).
He directed the officials to ensure that the seeds are free from notified diseases. At the seed processing unit functioning on the same premises, Mr. Radhakrishnan inspected various registers.
He inspected the stock of both the field level seeds and processed seeds. He advised the officials to ensure total processing of the seeds up to 98 per cent purity.
R. P. Rajendran, Joint Director of Agriculture, D. Barani, Deputy Director of Agriculture, V. Rajadurai, Assistant Director of Seed Certification, Salem and other officials were present.
