The Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam Limited (BRBN) is responsible for the production and distribution of high-quality seeds to farmers in Bihar. Established in 1977, BRBN aims to provide certified seeds at reasonable prices and timely delivery. Their services include seed procurement, production, processing, marketing, and distribution. For more information, you can visit their official website: BRBN.
Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam Limited (BRBN) Services
Seed procurement
High quality of seeds is closely linked to a good record and documentation systems. The diversity of species within each ecological group and the density in which they occur in the natural forest should be a guide for the mixed protection plantations, and this has a direct implication for the seed production programmes of these species.
Seed Production
Production of high-quality seed is fundamental to modern agriculture. Most annual crops are established each season from seeds, and seed quality can have a major impact on potential crop yield.
Processing
Seed processing is a vital part of the total technology involved in making available high quality seed. It assures the end users, seeds of high quality with minimum adulteration. In Agriculture, the term seed processing includes cleaning, drying, seed treatment, packaging and storage.
Marketing
Seed marketing should aim to satisfy the farmer's demand fore reliable supply of a range of improved seed varieties of assured quality at an acceptable price.
Seed Distribution
Distribution is the process of moving packaged seed from the stores where it is held following processing and packing to the farmer. This may involve a single step, if sales are made directly to farmers, or a series of steps involving intermediate wholesalers and retailers.