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I want to start a Fertilizer , pestisides and seeds retail sales business?

I want to start a Fertilizer , pesticides and seeds retail sales business at a taluk in karnataka, please tell me the formal procedures to open the shop and start sales. I am a agriculturist but i don't have much experience in this kind of business. How do i contact the fertilizer or the pesticide or the seed company to get stocks? How much investment do i need. Please do suggest me on this.

Public Comments

1. You have to get license each for storage & sale of seed, pesticides & fertilizers. Contact quality control officer of Agriculture department of your area (generally at district level). Since you are new in market companies will not supply material directly. You have to take it from whole seller. I don't comment on Investment but keep in mind that you have to purchase against payment.
2. Coming to your second question that how you will contact the vendors and suppliers of fertilizer or pesticides. It's so simple. There are several online portals and B2B Marketplaces which have number of suppliers and providers who want to sale and deliver your requirements. Here for your needs you can visit the link below http://trade.indiamart.com/offer/chemicals-fertilizers/fertilizers-soil-additives/ Apart from this as you have questioned in your first question that you are an agriculturist and you don't have an idea and experience for the fertilizer business and sales then it is not a matter of worry. As an agriculturist you know the requirements of local farmers so you can order and store only those fertilizer or pesticides and when you will start it first, you will start gaining experience in this field as well. Don't worry and start because business is always risky but those gets benefits who takes RISK.