India Forage Seed Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The India Forage Seed Market Report Has Been Segmented, Based On Crop Type (cereals, Legumes, and Grasses), Product Type (fresh Forage and Stored Forage), and Animal Type (poultry, Ruminants, Swine, and Others). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

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India Forage Seed Market Analysis

The India Forage Seed Market size is estimated at USD 128.81 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 154.77 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.74% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Rising consumer demand for milk, meat, and other animal products is increasing the need for high-quality feed. According to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) report, India's fluid milk consumption is projected to reach 91 MMT in 2025, up from 89 MMT in 2024. The growing livestock population, particularly in dairy-focused regions, has led farmers to adopt improved forage seeds to enhance feed availability and quality, resulting in better animal productivity.

State and central government programs supporting agricultural productivity and sustainable practices have increased investment in forage seed research and development. The National Livestock Mission Scheme offers a 50% capital subsidy (up to Rs.50 Lac) for establishing fodder value addition units, including Hay/Silage/Total Mixed Ration (TMR) preparation, fodder block making, and storage facilities. Additional support through quality certification programs and extension services encourages farmers to adopt improved forage varieties that withstand local climatic conditions. 

Progress in seed biotechnology, breeding techniques, and agronomic practices has produced forage seeds with enhanced yield potential, nutritional content, and resistance to pests and diseases. These improvements help address challenges from climate variability and resource limitations. In 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced 109 climate-resilient seed varieties, including seven forage crop seeds for maize, sorghum, oat, millet, and berseem.

India Forage Seed Industry Overview

In the India forage seed market, companies are not only competing based on product quality and promotion but also focused on strategic moves to hold larger market shares. Major acquisitions are taking place between companies to expand the forage seed business. Foragen Seeds, Mangalam Seeds, Advanta Seeds Ltd, Shriram Seeds Pvt Ltd, and Mahyco Private Limited are the key players in the market.

India Forage Seed Market Leaders

  1. Foragenseeds

  2. Mangalam Seeds

  3. Advanta Seeds Ltd

  4. Mahyco Private Limited

  5. Shriram Seeds Pvt Ltd

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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India Forage Seed Market News

  • August 2024: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research developed 109 seed varieties, including 7 forage varieties, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced. These varieties are high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified, aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and farmer income.
  • June 2023: Advanta and Nurture Farm have teamed up to introduce the Nutrifeed Germination Scheme. This initiative is designed to shield farmers from financial setbacks stemming from the germination failures of forage crops, such as millet and sorghum. Under the scheme, seeds that don't germinate within 15 days of sowing are covered, bolstering farmers' resilience against environmental challenges. Beyond financial protection, the scheme champions sustainable farming practices and provides dairy farmers with access to high-yield, nutritious fodder.

India Forage Seed Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Growing Livestock Population
    • 4.2.2 Rising Demand for Dairy and Meat Products
    • 4.2.3 Advancements in Forage Crop Varieties
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Competition with Food Crop
    • 4.3.2 High Input Costs Associated with Production
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Crop Type
    • 5.1.1 Cereals
    • 5.1.1.1 Forage Corn
    • 5.1.1.2 Forage Sorghum
    • 5.1.1.3 Other Cereals (Oats, Barley)
    • 5.1.2 Legumes
    • 5.1.2.1 Alfafa
    • 5.1.2.2 Other Legumes (Berseem, Cowpeas)
    • 5.1.3 Grasses
  • 5.2 Product Type
    • 5.2.1 Fresh Forage
    • 5.2.2 Stored Forage
    • 5.2.2.1 Silage
    • 5.2.2.2 Hay
  • 5.3 Animal Type
    • 5.3.1 Poultry
    • 5.3.2 Ruminants
    • 5.3.3 Swine
    • 5.3.4 Others (Equines, Camels)

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.2 Most Adopted Strategy
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Foragen Seeds
    • 6.3.2 Mangalam Seeds
    • 6.3.3 Advanta Seeds Ltd
    • 6.3.4 Shriram Seeds Pvt Ltd
    • 6.3.5 Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd
    • 6.3.6 Proline Seeds Company India Pvt Ltd
    • 6.3.7 Corteva Agriscience
    • 6.3.8 Mahyco Private Limited
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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India Forage Seed Industry Segmentation

Forages are plants or parts of plants eaten by herbivorous animals. The report covers the seed market of forage crops and the analysis of different types of forages. The market studied has been segmented, based on crop type (cereals, legumes, and grasses), product type (fresh forage and stored forage), and animal type (poultry, ruminants, swine, and others). The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

Crop Type Cereals Forage Corn
Forage Sorghum
Other Cereals (Oats, Barley)
Legumes Alfafa
Other Legumes (Berseem, Cowpeas)
Grasses
Product Type Fresh Forage
Stored Forage Silage
Hay
Animal Type Poultry
Ruminants
Swine
Others (Equines, Camels)
Crop Type
Cereals Forage Corn
Forage Sorghum
Other Cereals (Oats, Barley)
Legumes Alfafa
Other Legumes (Berseem, Cowpeas)
Grasses
Product Type
Fresh Forage
Stored Forage Silage
Hay
Animal Type
Poultry
Ruminants
Swine
Others (Equines, Camels)
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India Forage Seed Market Research Faqs

How big is the India Forage Seed Market?

The India Forage Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 128.81 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.74% to reach USD 154.77 million by 2030.

What is the current India Forage Seed Market size?

In 2025, the India Forage Seed Market size is expected to reach USD 128.81 million.

Who are the key players in India Forage Seed Market?

Foragenseeds, Mangalam Seeds, Advanta Seeds Ltd, Mahyco Private Limited and Shriram Seeds Pvt Ltd are the major companies operating in the India Forage Seed Market.

What years does this India Forage Seed Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the India Forage Seed Market size was estimated at USD 123.99 million. The report covers the India Forage Seed Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the India Forage Seed Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Page last updated on: March 19, 2025

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