1 kilogramme of chilli seed costs Rs 33,200, while 1 acre of produce brings around Rs 2 lakh

Punjab News: The Director of the Punjab Agriculture Department and the representatives of the firm met and decided to determine the price of chilli seeds. In order to purchase seeds for the eight-month chilli crop, which grows between November and July, farmers were spending 20% to 30% more than the predetermined price. Furthermore, farmers had to rely exclusively on one merchant for their supply of chilli seeds.

Chandigarh: The price of chilli seeds has been set by the Punjab government at Rs 33,200 per kilogramme. Farmers may purchase it from a variety of seed retailers in the state, according to the government. 

Farmers typically receive between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 3.5 lakh from an acre of crop, and after paying for the necessary inputs, they may comfortably make Rs 2 lakh. The cultivation of chillies differs from the conventional wheat and paddy crops that farmers are presently using.

In reality, the director of the Punjab Agriculture Department and the representatives of the corporation met and decided to determine the price of chilli seeds. In order to purchase seeds for the eight-month chilli crop, which grows between November and July, farmers were spending 20% to 30% more than the predetermined price. In addition, the farmers were made to rely solely on one supplier, even for their chilli seeds.

At that time, seeds cost Rs. 40,000 per kilogramme

The farmers allege that they purchase the '8307' variety seed created by United Genetics Company, which is exclusively sold by one dealer, according to the Indian Express story. Due to their monopoly, they must make significant annual payments for this type. This year's price for the seed was Rs 40,000 per kg, up from previous year's price of Rs 34,000 per kg. Currently, this cost is set at Rs 33,200 per kilogramme. The farmers had just made a plea to the government in this respect.

Let us inform you that the first green chilli harvest begins in the first week of April, and that chilli seeds are initially planted in November. The first harvest begins in the second week of May if the farmer needs to sell red chilies (not dried). 7-8 pickings of green chiles are made between April and August. Despite the fact that they are only picked three to four times, red chilies.