Hyderabad, Sept. 25 -- Telangana Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt. N Uttam Kumar Reddy today said "Telangana must strengthen research, expand exports, and upgrade infrastructure to remain the "Seed Bowl of India." Addressing the Hyderabad Seed Conclave 2025, organised by the Seedmen Association here, Uttam described seed companies as "nation-builders" and assured them of full government support.
He said quality seed was the single most important input in agriculture, forming the base of food security and farmer prosperity.
"Seeds determine yield, enhance the efficiency of fertilisers and irrigation, and stand at the centre of the agricultural cycle. High-yielding varieties are essential to sustain farmers' incomes," he remarked...