Seeds

Vegetable seeds of 19 different types of High Yielding Crops suitable to the Agro Climatic conditions of the State are produced by 104 trained Seed Growers under the technical guidance of the Seed Technologist. This is a shining example of how Public - Private Participatory (P.P.P) models can attain excellent results. This unit have nurtured and developed a harmonious and long standing relationship with the farmers of Chittur Taluk of Palakkad over the past 14 years to achieve what many thought impossible till recently. This unit is today widely acknowledged as the only centre capable of engaging in the commercial production of vegetable seeds in Kerala and operating in an economically viable manner.

Uniqueness of VFPCK Seed Production Programme

Seed Production without formal contract
Only commercial seed producer in Kerala
Lion share of vegetable seed production in public sector
Competitive price when compared to other PSU�s in Kerala
Exclusive full fledged Seed Testing Lab for Vegetables
Well trained trustworthy and efficient seed growers
Plays vital role in promoting high yielding varieties
In VFPCK Seeds are produced by farmers for the farmers
VFPCK acts as a facilitator to maintain genetic and physical purity of seeds

Seed Processing Plant
Opp. Gurukulam School
Alathur , Palakkad.
Ph : 0492 -2222706

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