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Expansion9 Jul 2026, 06:20 pm

AWL Agri Business backs 30% yield boost in regenerative mustard program

AI Summary

AWL Agri Business Limited has announced positive results from the Solvent Extractors' Association of India’s (SEA) Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme. The first phase, covering 3,000 demonstration plots across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana during the 2025-26 Rabi season, showed mustard yield improvements of up to 30%. The programme, which aims to enhance productivity, soil health, and farmer incomes, will expand in 2026-27 with over 400 groundnut and soybean model farms and more than 3,000 regenerative mustard model farms. This initiative aligns with India's goal to reduce edible oil imports and strengthen domestic oilseed production.

Key Highlights

  • Mustard yields increased up to 30% in demonstration farms.
  • Programme expansion includes 400 groundnut/soybean and 3,000 mustard farms.
  • Aims to improve soil health and farmer incomes.
  • Supports India's goal to reduce edible oil import dependency.