private seed sector

The private seed sector refers to businesses and organizations that develop, produce, and sell seeds for planting crops. It includes seed companies, biotech firms, and nurseries focused on creating high-quality, diverse, and improved seeds to increase agricultural productivity. This sector plays a vital role in innovation, ensuring farmers have access to better seeds that can resist pests, diseases, and changing climate conditions, ultimately supporting food security and economic growth. It operates independently of government but often collaborates with public research institutions to develop and distribute improved seed varieties.