Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
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A.
Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
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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
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C.
Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
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D.
Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed
companies
Correct Answer:
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
Explanation:
The main objective of the 'Seed Village Concept' is:
(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.
Explanation:
A seed village is where a trained group of farmers engage in the production of quality seeds of various crops for themselves and neighboring villages.
The concept promotes training farmers in quality seed production techniques.
It aims to ensure timely availability of quality seeds at affordable prices within the village or nearby areas.
This improves seed replacement rate and enhances crop productivity while reducing dependence on external seed suppliers.
Hence, the correct answer is (b).The correct answer is (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.
Explanation:
The Seed Village Concept trains farmers in quality seed production.
The goal is to make available quality seeds locally at the right time and affordable cost.
This improves seed replacement rates and self-sufficiency in seed production in villages
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