Foundation Seed Production Underway in Syangja

The Agricultural Development Resource Center located in Waling-1, Yawadi, Syangja, has initiated the production of foundation seeds from breeder seeds. This office, which oversees all 11 districts of Gandaki Province, has begun producing foundation seeds for food crops, vegetables, pulses, and oilseeds.

Crop Development Officer Pukar Khanal informed that the center obtains breeder seeds from the Agriculture Research Council (NARC) and produces foundation seeds, which are then supplied to seed producer cooperatives, groups, and farms at a 75% subsidy.