Seed industry aims to raise India's share of global seed trade from 1% to 10% by 2035: FSII

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New Delhi: The Indian seed industry aims to raise India's share of global seed trade from around 1% to 10% by 2035, while strengthening domestic innovation and self-reliance in strategically important crops such as oilseeds and pulses, the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) said on Thursday. Setting out the goal at the FSII Knowledge Day 2026, held as part of its 10th Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, FSII said the industry, valued at $3.6 billion and expected to cross $5 billion by 2030, will contribute to Atmanirbharta in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ajai Rana, Chairman, FSII and MD & CEO, Savannah Seeds, said, "India has the science, the talent and the farmers to become a major player in the global seed market. Government initiatives such as the national Mission on High-Yielding Seeds are important steps. The industry is ready to invest more in research, especially in oilseeds and pulses." Outlining the industry's asks, he said, "We need a single national framework for seed regulation with predictable timelines, faster science-based approvals for new varieties, traits and technologies, and stronger protection of intellectual property, especially in oilseeds and pulses. This will give companies the...