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Sikar Mandi Offers Seeds Up to 50% Cheaper for Farmers, Over 15 Rabi Varieties Available.
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News18•29-09-2026, 13:04
Sikar Mandi Offers Seeds Up to 50% Cheaper for Farmers, Over 15 Rabi Varieties Available.
- •National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has made over 15 varieties of certified seeds available at Sikar Agricultural Produce Market, priced 50-60% lower than private companies.
- •Seeds are available at over 20 counters across Sikar, Churu, and Jhunjhunu districts, with approximately 30 counters in Sikar district alone.
- •Mustard Giriraj variety is Rs 112/kg at NSC vs. ~Rs 800/kg in private market; RH-725 is Rs 150/kg at NSC.
- •Vegetable seeds also show significant savings: Chili Arka Meghna at Rs 22,000/kg (private ~Rs 30,000) and Broccoli PPB-1 at Rs 15,000/kg (private ~Rs 20,000).
- •High-yielding certified wheat and barley seeds will be supplied from October, with a demand survey underway in Sikar district to ensure availability.
Key Questions Answered
The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has made certified seeds available at the seed counter located in Sikar Agricultural Produce Market.
According to the National Seeds Corporation, the prices of these certified seeds are 50 to 60 percent lower than those charged by private companies.
The seeds are being provided to farmers across the Sikar, Churu, and Jhunjhunu districts through authorized dealers and counters.
