India Forage Seed Market Size, Share, By Breeding Technology (Hybrids, Open-Pollinated Varieties, Hybrid Derivatives), By Crop (Alfalfa, Forage Corn, Forage Sorghum, and Other Forage Crops), India Forage Seed Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

India Forage Seed Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• India Forage Seed Market Size 2024: USD 476.2 Mn
• India Forage Seed Market Size 2035: USD 1257.3 Mn
• India Forage Seed Market CAGR 2024: 9.23%
• India Forage Seed Market Segments: Breeding Technology and Crop

The India forage seed market refers to seeds of cereal, legume, and grass crops grown as feed for bovines, ovines, and caprines. Such seeds are imperative for pasture and fodder production by silage and hay, making which in turn leads to sustainable livestock farming and uninterruptible milk, meat and dairy supply throughout the country. Moreover, these are the main raw materials for grazing systems, conserved fodder, and feed mixes that contribute to better animal nutrition, higher milk production, and also less dependence on expensive concentrate feeds. India brings in a few varieties of high, quality fodder seeds such as hybrids and climate, resilient seeds, to meet the increasing needs of commercial dairy and livestock sectors along with domestic production.

The market is supported by the modern seed breeding technology that has brought about the high, yielding hybrids and open, pollinated varieties which besides yielding more bear less stress and disease. Besides that, the government scheme, namely the National Livestock Mission Sub, Mission on Feed and Fodder Development, acts as a stimulus for activities like fodder seed production, setting up seed processing units, and developing distribution networks. On the other hand, state schemes for fodder development are engaged in propagating green fodder production and demonstration plots with the support of local communities. Moreover, partnerships between the research institutes such as ICAR, IGFRI and the private seed companies are targeted to bringing about the development of climate, adapted, high, quality forage seeds. With the mechanization of sowing, precision agriculture, and seed technology improvement, there are possibilities for the enhancement of the forage seed ecosystem which will be able to sustainably meet the rising Indian livestock feed demand.

Market Dynamics of the India forage seed market:

India forage seed market is driven by rising demand for livestock feed quality, consistent expansion of dairy and meat sectors, and adoption of modern agricultural practices. Farmers are encouraged by mechanized sowing, precision farming, and advanced breeding technologies, are stepwise moving towards high, yield, stress, and disease, tolerant varieties. Besides, government schemes such as National Livestock Mission Sub, Mission on Feed and Fodder Development, state fodder schemes provide seed production, distribution, and accessibility with additional momentum.

The market is restrained by factors such as variable weather conditions, scarcity of cultivable land, fragmented farms, and high operational costs. Small, scale farmers are often left out from the availability of the improved seed varieties, which in turn limits the adoption of advanced fodder seeds and slows the overall market growth.

The outlook of India forage seed market is positive with the emergence of large, scale raising of dairy and meat animals, collaborations between research institutes and private seed companies as well as the use of climate, adapted, good, quality seeds. Such mechanized and precision agriculture will, in turn, facilitate the betterment of the feed conversion ratio, livestock yield, and sustainable forage seed scenario throughout India.

Market Segmentation

India Forage Seed Market share is classified into breeding technology and crop type.

By Breeding Technology:

The India forage seed market is divided by breeding technology into hybrids, open-pollinated varieties, and hybrid derivatives. Among these, the hybrids segment dominated the share in 2024 and is expected to grow strongly during the forecast period. The segment leads because of higher yields, better tolerance to stress and diseases, suitability for mechanized sowing, and greater adoption by large, scale dairy and livestock farmers as compared to other breeding types.

By Crop:

The India forage seed market is divided by crop type into alfalfa, forage corn, forage sorghum, and other forage crops. Among these, the forage sorghum segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow significantly during the forecast period. The segment is advantaged by the ability to adapt to the different Indian climates, high biomass production, quick regrowth cycles, demand from organized dairy units, and heavy utilization in silage and grazing systems.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the India forage seed market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

Top Key Companies in India Forage Seed Market:

• Advanta Seeds International (UPL)
• Corteva Agriscience
• Nuziveedu Seeds Limited
• Mahyco Private Limited
• Mangalam Seeds Ltd
• Foragen Seeds Pvt Ltd
• Rasi Seed Pvt Ltd

Recent Developments in India Forage Seed Market:

In September 2025, Rasi Seeds joined hands with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), as well as the Indian Grassland & Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), to sign an MOU that will have a significant effect on the production of superior forage seeds being made available to the Indian dairy industry.

In August 2024, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed 109 new seed varieties of which seven were forage seed varieties that were launched through the Prime Minister. These high-yielding and drought-tolerant and bio-fortified seeds aim to enhance agricultural productivity.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the India, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the India forage seed market based on the below-mentioned segments:

India Forage Seed Market, By Breeding Technology

• Hybrids
• Open-Pollinated Varieties
• Hybrid Derivatives

India Forage Seed Market, By Crop

• Alfalfa
• Forage Corn
• Forage Sorghum
• Other Forage Crops