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flag India enacts Seed Act 2026, mandating QR codes on seeds, banning unauthorised sellers, and protecting farmers with traceability and strict penalties.

flag India is introducing the Seed Act 2026 to combat fake and substandard seeds, requiring all seed packets to have QR codes for traceability, allowing farmers to verify origin and production details. flag Seed companies must be registered, unauthorised sellers will be eliminated, and penalties for selling poor-quality seeds include fines up to Rs 30 lakh and possible imprisonment. flag The law preserves traditional seed-sharing practices, regulates foreign seed imports through strict testing, and strengthens public and domestic seed producers. flag The government is launching awareness campaigns via Krishi Vigyan Kendras, with state governments retaining authority over agriculture.

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