Field Crops Study Tour in Hyderabad November 9 - 14, 2025 / Hyderabad, India

Field Crops Study Tour in Hyderabad 
Experience India’s Field Crop Excellence Firsthand 

APSA’s Special Interest Group for Field Crops would like to invite all APSA members to attend a special  “Field Crops Study Tour in Hyderabad, India”. Organized by APSA SIG Field Crops Committee in partnership with National Seed Association of India (NSAI) & Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII), the Study Tour will be held from November 9 - 14, 2025.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore India’s dynamic field crops sector through the APSA Field Crops Study Tour. This 6-day program is designed for APSA members to gain firsthand insights into cutting-edge research, seed technologies, and crop innovations.

What participants will experience: 

  • Visit to ICRISAT & CIMMYT
    Explore world-renowned research centers focusing on semi-arid crops, maize, and wheat. Tour gene banks, experimental fields, and labs
     
  • Company Visits
    Engage with leading Indian seed companies including:  
    • Nuziveedu Seeds Pvt Ltd – processing plants and labs 
    • SeedWorks International – seed innovation and supply chain operations 
    • Gubba Cold Storage – advanced seed storage and preservation technologies
    • Syngenta India Private Limited  – global perspectives on seed industry practices 
       
  • ICAR Research Institutes: learn from experts at 
    • Indian Institute of Rice Research 
    • Indian Institute of Millets Research 
    • Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research ​
       
  • Networking & Knowledge Exchange 
    Meet with researchers, industry leaders, and fellow APSA members to share insights and build collaborations.
     

Tour fee: USD 1200 includes:

  • 5-day-4-night hotel accommodation (single occupancy) 
  • Meals (November 10 – 13) and breakfast on November 14  
  • Local transportation  
  • Tour materials
     

Minimum of 15 participants required. Secure your spot now! 
Participants must arrange their own international travel and airport transfers in India.

For those planning to attend the 2025 Asian Seed Congress (ASC) in Mumbai following the study tour, please use your business/conference visa for entry into India. If you are not attending the ASC, kindly apply for a business visa accordingly.

 

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STUDY TOUR AGENDA

DATE

AGENDA

Sun, Nov 9
  • Participants arrive to Hyderabad, India 

Mon, Nov 10 

  • Visit the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)  

  • Visit the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) 

Tue, Nov 11

  • Visit Nuziveedu Seed Pvt Ltd 

  • Visit SeedWorks International India 

Wed, Nov 12

  • Visit Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR)

  • Visit Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) 

  • Visit Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research 

Thu, Nov 13

  • Visit Gubba Cold Storage Pvt Ltd 

  • Visit Syngenta India Private Limited 

Fri, Nov 14

  • Travel back to home country / to Mumbai to attend the APSA ASC