Vigour Seeds Private Limited (VSPL) incorporated on 21st June 2007. VSPL’s Corporate Identification Number (CIN) is U01112GJ2007PTC051157. It is involved in Production, Processing and Marketing of seeds .
Vigour Seeds Private Limited is a leading Seeds company engaged in producing and marketing high yielding improved seeds of hybrids and varieties of field and vegetable crops. Company has multitude of activities which includes hybrid seed development , genetic enhancement research, seed production , processing & packaging, marketing & sales and consumer services.
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There is great potential for biotechnology as tool in crop improvement. Despite the risk in such upstream research Suraj Cropsciences is contemplating to involve more in this work to facilitate the rapid exploitation of new techniques and attaining targeted improvement in crop plants for achieving advances in sustainable yield increases demanded in the face of expanding world population and shrinking land resources
- Seed is most crucial Agri Input and determines the performance of other input. It has emerged as most important tool to increase the famer’s income due to its multi facet linkage .
- The global seed market size is estimated to be valued at USD 55.4 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 86 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 7.6%.
- In terms of value top global five countries are US (28.1%), China (21.2%), France (8.4%), Brazil (6.2%) and India (4.7%).
- SAARC Region & Africa are the two major robust seed market.
- Seed is the most critical component of Agri Input Industry.
- Size of Indian seeds Industry is Rs.35000 Crore
- Indian Seeds industry is ranked 5th in the world and contributes 4.7 % of global seeds industry.
- As per IMARC report it grew by 17 % (CAGR) for the period 2009-22 and expected to grow from 4.7 billion USD to 12.00 Billion USD by 2027.
- Govt aim to increase Farmer Income double.
- Per Drop more Crop
- SRR in India is 22 % Vs Brazil 85%.
- Food Security of country
- Export potential to ( SAARC & Africa ) due to similar Agro Climatic Condition
Genetic Enhancement Crop
Genetic Enhancement (GE) programs in order to develop superior recombinants and trait specific value added products by integrating novel genotypes through conventional plant breeding. Below are our mandatory crops for genetic enhancement and plant breeding research.
Inherent strength of India
India is blessed with 2nd largest arable land, 15 major agro-climatic zones in the world and 46 soil types out of total 60 types of soil in the world. This diversity gives us opportunity to conduct breeding and evaluation research for most parts of the world. More importantly, the Indian farmer is innovative and quick adopter of new technologies. The example of adoption of Bt cotton is quoted world wide. The inherent strength of the country is a combination of values, culture and traditions apart from physical properties. This has been demonstrated to the whole world by attaining self-sufficiency in food grain production through the Green Revolution.
Improvement in Seed Re placement Rates (SRR)
While the seed replacement among hybrids in crops like Cotton, Sun flower, Bajra, and Jowar is 100%, the SRR in OPVs is suboptimal in Indian Agriculture. The growth in SRR for some crops is is very high. To achieve the future growth, the industry along with public extension system needs to improve the SRR from current status by 22 to 27% depending on the crop. The immediate need is to improve SRR in food crops like Paddy, Wheat and Pulses. The private Industry has entered into this area with significant Research & Development investments after Protection of Plant Varieties (PPV) & Farmer Rights Authority (FR) Act enactment, and we can see the growing market for proprietary varieties in these crops. Maize is another crop where the SRR is very low in certain agro- climatic zones like Rajasthan the state with largest maize area. Suitable hybrids for this region shall see steep growth in SRR.
Seed is the basic carrier of technologies to improve productivity. The whole world was amazed to see at the rate of adoption of Bt. cotton. Here the new technology means any innovation in seed which the farmer finds good value for money. It can be a biotech trait and/or new hybrid/ variety and/or value addition to seed. Apart from Public investments in Research & Development, there has been spurt of major investments by private sector in Biotech/Breeding Research. The private industry is also sponsoring research in the National and International research institutions either individually or through consortium platform. We can expect hybrids in rice with wider adaptability with fine grain quality. This will push the growth of seed industry in a very significant way. Biotech traits on several important crops are ready for launch at various stages of regulatory process. Some of the mare listed below :
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| Crop | GM Trait (s) |
|---|---|
| Cabbage | Insect Resistance |
| Castor | Castor |
| Cauliflower | Insect Resistance |
| Corn |
Insect Resistance Herbicide Tolerance |
| Cotton |
Insect Resistance Herbicide Tolerance - Next GM after Bt. |
| Eggplant | Insect Resistance |
| Groundnut | Disease Resistance |
| Mustard | Male sterility |
| Okra | Insect Resistance |
| Potato | Disease Resistance |
| Rice | Insect Resistance |
| Tomato | Disease Resistance |
Policy Support From Government
Green Revolution in late 60s became possible because of unflinching public and political support and policy backing for new technology. The country again needs similar support from all quarters, particularly in policy backing in the following areas
- Enabling environment to encourage R&D, Seed production and distribution
- The following recommendations of the stakeholders’ interface on GM food crops” held in New Delhi in May 2011 should be positively considered
- BRAI – Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) should be made operational so on.
- Regulatory system needs to be efficient and fool proof without slowing down the release process
- Transparent procedures for testing, clearance and monitoring Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
- Fiscal Incentives like Tax exemptions, Credit on soft terms, Duty free import of equipment for Research & Development and processing
- Infrastructure building in PPP through nationwide mission mode approach like TUFS
Attractive for Investment
Recently Seed Industry has become very attractive for the investors. Indian investors are eagerly looking for many IPOs from Seed Industry. As the Govt. allows Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in selected Agri-sectors including seed production.. The capital infusion will facilitate infrastructure development that is required for faster growth of Indian Seed Industry. These above drivers will have to be simultaneously activated to achieve the set goal. The prospects of growth are in the safe hands of young entrepreneurs / professional who are now managing the Indian Seed Industry.
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Production & Procurements:
The company has emerged to hold direct seed production involving a vast grower base of nearly 2,000 and more growers to produce quality seeds. Above all, the production of highly refined and quality seeds is of utmost importance to maintain a strong and expandable customer base. Our standards of seeds production have always been above the statutory requirements and thus we ensure in delivering quality seeds to our customers. We have different locations for production of different crops. Currently we produce seeds in states like Gujarat, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Uttrakhand which are located in different agro-climatic zones of the country.
To enhance the productivity and quality of seeds, the company has employed a young qualified field staff, who through their technical discussions on bringing more and more innovation in the seed production process, ensures the production of best quality seeds. The company has employed an exclusive team to handle its wide range of products in various categories like cotton seed s, cereals, fiber crops, oil seeds, pulses, vegetable seeds. The processing of seeds takes places around 2 different plants set up by the company as well as wherever climatic conditions favors the seed production. This process is supervised by highly technical & experienced production and quality assurance tea m of the company. At the same time, the Company has started import for required bulk quality vegetable seeds from different temperate countries with well known reliable sources and place in the market for sale after careful Quality clearance from our Quality Assurance team. The Company has made rapid advances from seed production and supply ventures to a commendable position in Research & Development (R&D) and the seed industry in general.
Accord with the Growers:
The company believes that quality and service are the foundations for building long lasting relationships with customers, and strives to adhere to these commitments at all times. The company provides the seed growers with:
- Timely supply of foundation seeds.
- High Quality standards of foundation seeds, that makes it easy for seed growers to maintain minimum quality standards.
- Frequent field inspections, that help to monitor quality and give technical support to farmers helping them maximize production and minimize costs.
- Timely communication of quality test results.
Company have its own seed processing plant at strategic locations in Gujarat with total capacity of 6 TPH. Plant is equipped with the latest state of art facility for processing, treatment and packaging of seed.
Company’s packaging plants ensures that all processed and packed seeds conform to the strict standards of Indian Minimum Seed Standards. The processing of seed involves preconditioning, cleaning, size grading, sorting, treating and packaging, all these are handled at our facilities.
Infrastructure
The Suraj Cropsciences Limited has its seed processing plants located at four places in Gujarat where the seeds are processed, stored and packed with the help of modern machineries and state of the art technology. In addition to our own processing plant company is also hiring custom seed processing and storage facilities in various states to enable proper supply of seeds in time.
Seed production activities are carried out in different agro-climatic conditions in eleven states involving approximately 5000 innovative seed growers.
Our Seed Department Is Having
Quality of seed is ensured through Grow Out Test coupled with rigorous laboratory testing for Germination, Seedling vigour and Genetic Purity. Suraj Cropsciences Limited has three research farms fully irrigated with five tube wells. Poly house of 3105 sq m as containment facility and two net houses each of 800 sq m are erected at main research farm. We have small office cum working laboratory at each farm. Separate laboratories for biotechnology, plant breeding and seed technology with all essential equipments have been developed. Highly qualified and experienced scientific manpower is the backbone of Suraj Cropsciences. The Suraj Cropsciences Limited has started its corporate office at state capital Gandhinagar to develop quick convenient contacts with stake holders.