ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal – Online Quality Seeds for Farmers in India

Inode Technologies has successfully developed an innovative online horticulture seed portal for the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

This groundbreaking platform enables farmers across India to purchase high-quality, research-backed horticultural seeds online and receive them directly at their doorstep. The initiative marks India’s first public-sector horticulture seed portal, supporting improved crop productivity and accelerating digital transformation in agriculture.

About the ICAR-IIHR Online Seed Portal

Developed and implemented by Inode Technologies, the ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal provides access to more than 60 high-yielding seed varieties across:

  • Vegetables
  • Flowers
  • Fruit crops

Each seed variety is supported with detailed agronomic guidance, including:

  • Agro-climatic suitability
  • Recommended cultivation practices
  • Crop management insights

This ensures farmers can select the most suitable seeds based on their regional and climatic conditions.

Official Launch & Digital Integration

The portal was officially launched during the National Horticulture Fair at the IIHR campus in February by Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Director-General of ICAR.

Further expanding its accessibility, the portal was later integrated and launched via the SBI YONO App by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar, strengthening its digital outreach nationwide.

Key Objectives of the Platform

The ICAR-IIHR Seed Portal aims to:

The portal developed by Inode Technologies is designed to:

  • Deliver certified, high-quality seeds to farmers, including those in remote and underserved regions
  • Ensure equitable distribution through a maximum purchase limit system
  • Enhance agricultural productivity using reliable planting material
  • Promote digital adoption and modernization in Indian agriculture

According to IIHR estimates, seed sales are projected to increase by 20–25% following the launch of the portal.

Secure and Farmer-Friendly Payment System

To ensure seamless transactions, the platform supports multiple secure payment options:

  • Net Banking
  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • UPI

The portal has been designed with a user-friendly interface to ensure accessibility for farmers across the country.

Technology & Security Framework

  • Portal URL: https://seed.iihr.res.in/

  • Platform: Linux (CentOS)
  • Security Audit: Conducted by SQTC, Bangalore

The solution developed by Inode Technologies adheres to stringent security and performance standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient online transactions.

Driving Digital Agriculture in India

By combining advanced technology with agricultural research expertise, Inode Technologies has played a pivotal role in enabling a secure and scalable digital seed distribution system for ICAR-IIHR.

This initiative empowers farmers with trusted horticulture seeds and data-driven cultivation insights, contributing significantly to sustainable agricultural growth and digital transformation across India.