MoU24 Sept 2025, 10:20 pm
AWL partners with SEA and Solidaridad to lead National Mustard Model Farm Initiative for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
AI Summary
AWL Agri Business Ltd. (AWL) has signed an MoU with the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) and Solidaridad Regional Expertise Centre (SREC) to advance the Regenerative Mustard Mission — Sustainable Mustard Farm Project. As the lead sponsor, AWL will establish 3,000 mustard model farms in nine districts across the country, aiming to bridge the yield gap in mustard cultivation and contribute to India’s National Mission on Edible Oils — Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) and the government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Key Highlights
- AWL to lead the Regenerative Mustard Mission — Sustainable Mustard Farm Project as the lead sponsor.
- 3,000 mustard model farms to be established across nine districts in India.
- 20,000 farmers to be trained and supported through demonstration plots, farmer field schools, and digital advisory platforms.
- A 30% increase in smallholder productivity and income targeted.
- Partnership aimed at reducing India’s edible oil import bill and strengthening farmers’ incomes, environmental stewardship, and consumer trust in sustainable food systems.