Seed Production Technology
Develop professional knowledge of quality seed production and management. Learn crop selection, seed multiplication, isolation requirements, pollination, field management, harvesting, processing, seed treatment, storage, quality testing and basic certification concepts. Build specialized skills useful for seed enterprises, agricultural projects, nurseries, farms and agri-input businesses.
Level 03 – AIA. Agricultural Industry Advanced Certification Courses. Advanced Industry Skills for Agriculture & Horticulture Students.
This course builds a practical understanding of how quality seed is produced, handled, and stored—from field planning through processing and basic quality checks. The focus is on sound seed technology aligned with common seed-industry and on-farm practices, without replacing statutory seed certification procedures.
Module 1: Seed Quality and Crop Seed Biology
- Why genetic purity, germination, and vigour matter in seed lots
- Flower structure, pollination types, and seed formation basics
- Classes of seed (breeder, foundation, certified) as industry concepts
- Reading seed labels and lot information responsibly
Module 2: Crop and Variety Selection for Seed Fields
- Choosing crops and varieties suited to local agro-climate
- Source planting material and maintaining traceability
- Field history, rotation, and isolation planning overview
- Documentation needed for a seed production block
Module 3: Isolation, Roguing, and Pollination Management
- Isolation distances and border rows for cross-pollinated crops
- Roguing off-types and maintaining field purity
- Self-pollinated vs cross-pollinated crop considerations
- Coordinating with neighbouring fields to reduce contamination risk
Module 4: Field Operations from Sowing to Harvest
- Land preparation, sowing time, and plant population for seed crops
- Irrigation, nutrition, and crop protection within label and safety norms
- Determining seed maturity and harvest timing
- Safe harvesting, drying, and initial threshing or extraction handling
Module 5: Seed Processing, Treatment, and Storage
- Cleaning, grading, and sizing for uniform seed lots
- Seed treatment concepts for storage and sowing performance
- Moisture management and storage structures
- Packaging, bag marking, and inventory rotation
Module 6: Seed Testing and Certification Overview
- Germination and purity testing at a practical, interpretive level
- Sampling seed lots for quality checks
- How formal seed certification fits the wider supply chain in India
- Quality records useful for farms, FPOs, and small seed enterprises
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for B.Sc. Agriculture and Horticulture students, progressive farmers, FPO members, nursery operators, agri-input dealers seeking deeper seed knowledge, and anyone planning seed production or seed-based enterprise work.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Plan a seed field with isolation, roguing, and documentation in mind
- Manage key field operations from sowing through harvest for seed crops
- Oversee cleaning, treatment, storage, and packaging of seed lots
- Interpret basic germination and purity results for decision-making
- Explain how quality seed flows from production to farmer use
Course Information
- Duration: 2 Months
- Fee: ₹9,500
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AIA Professional Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation