Seed Licence in Karnataka

Karnataka Agriculture

Karnataka Seed Manufacturing & Dealer Licensing Guide

Seed production and trading in Karnataka are regulated by the **Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka**, in accordance with the **Seeds Act, 1966** and the **Seed Control Order, 1983**.

Applicants must process submissions online. In Karnataka, licensing is increasingly integrated with the national **SATHI** (Seed Traceability, Authentication and Holistic Inventory) portal and the state's **Agrisnet** system.

Licence Categories in Karnataka

• Seed Manufacturer Licence (Form A): Required for seed processing plants, seed treatment centers, and packing units.
• Seed Dealer Licence (Form B): Required for wholesale distributors, marketing entities, and input retail shops.

State-Specific Requirements

• Seed Technologist Mandate: Manufacturing units must employ a seed analyst holding a B.Sc. in Agriculture or an M.Sc. in Botany/Seed Technology from a recognized State Agricultural University (such as **UAS Bengaluru, UAS Dharwad, or UAHS Shivamogga**).
• Machinery Inspection: Plants must install standard machinery (cleaners, graders, gravities, sealers) and possess verified moisture meters.
• Source Linkage: All applications must attach Form O (Source Certificate) issued by registered seed manufacturing units.

Local Inspection Considerations

The local **District Agricultural Officer (DAO)** or **Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA)** conducts physical inspections of the premises (godowns and plants) to verify coordinates, layout compliance, storage moisture controls, and fire safety provisions before recommending approval.