CONDITIONS FOR INTER-CROPPING DURING CERTIFIED SEED PRODUCTION OF OILSEEDS AND PULSES 

(i) Inter-cropping will be applicable to oilseeds and pulses crops only for production of certified seed class. The foundation seed class shall be raised strictly as a pure crop only. 

(ii) Other types of cropping patterns such as mixed cropping etc., will not be permitted.  

(iii) The crops selected for intercropping should belong to different genus and preferably with different maturity.  

(iv) Only basic crop (Seed crop) pertaining to oilseeds or pulses as the case may be will be registered for certification and companion crop will not be eligible for certification. 

(v) It should be ensured that the number or rows of seed crop alternating with the companion crop are uniform throughout the field.  

(vi) The Certification Agencies will prepare a list of the combinations, which may be followed in respective states. The list so prepared will be circulated among the Seed Producers in advance. At the time of deciding the crop combinations, the Certification Agencies will ensure that:  

a) the companion crop does not hamper the operations needed for seed crop;  

b) it does not starve the seed crop for nutrients and moisture; 

c) it does not mature simultaneously with the seed crop or it does not carry weed seeds which may mix with the seed crop at maturity,  

d) It does not have common pests and diseases, and 

e) it does not render certification work difficult.