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AWL Agri Business Limited backs expansion of regenerative Mustard Programme after demonstration farms deliver up to 30% higher yields.
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July 9, 2026
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
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Mustard Programme after demonstration farms delivers up to 30% higher yields”.
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Limited backs expansion of regenerative Mustard Programme after demonstration farms
delivers up to 30% higher yields”.
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(formerly known as Adani Wilmar Limited)
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AWL Agri Business Ltd.
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AWL Agri Business Backs Expansion of Regenerative Mustard
Programme After Demonstration Farms Deliver Up to 30% Higher
Yields
The first phase of the SEA-led initiative covered 3,000 demonstration plots across Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, showcasing the potential of regenerative agriculture to
improve productivity, strengthen soil health and enhance farmer incomes.
The programme will expand during 2026–27 with over 400 groundnut and soybean model
farms and more than 3,000 regenerative mustard model farms across three states.
Ahmedabad, 9 July 2026: AWL Agri Business Limited, one of India's leading food and
FMCG companies, has welcomed the encouraging results of the Solvent Extractors'
Association of India’s (SEA) Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme, which
delivered mustard yield improvements of up to 30 per cent across demonstration farms
in Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh during the 2025–26 Rabi season.
AWL participated in the initiative as the lead sponsor in partnership with Bunge India,
Louis Dreyfus India, Godrej Agrovet, VVF India, JR Agro Industries and Arihant Solvex,
while Solidaridad Network Asia served as the programme’s implementation partner.
The programme demonstrates how regenerative agriculture can improve farm
productivity while promoting healthier soils, efficient input use and better farm
economics. At a time when India imports nearly 55–60 per cent of its edible oil
requirements, improving domestic oilseed productivity has become a national priority.
The encouraging results reinforce the potential of regenerative farming practices to
strengthen India's edible oil value chain while enhancing farmer livelihoods.
Commenting on the programme’s outcomes, Shrikant Kanhere, Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer, AWL Agri Business Limited, said, “India’s journey towards
edible oil self-reliance begins with improving productivity at the farm level. The
encouraging results of this programme demonstrate that regenerative agriculture can
help farmers produce more while improving soil health and using inputs more efficiently.
Collaborative initiatives like these create a scalable model that can strengthen farmer
incomes, build climate resilience and contribute meaningfully to India’s long-term food
and nutrition security.”
Launched in 2019, the SEA-led Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme
currently spans 3,000 Front Line Demonstration (FLD) plots across 14 districts in
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Implemented by SEA, the programme
works directly with lead farmers to demonstrate regenerative and climate-resilient
agricultural practices, including improved soil health management, balanced nutrient
use and sustainable cultivation techniques. It is also supported by 27 Farmer Field
Schools (FFS), enabling farmers to exchange knowledge and accelerate the adoption of
best practices across local communities.
The programme delivered significant improvements in productivity and farm economics
across all three participating states. In Rajasthan, 1,320 demonstration plots across
Baran, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar and Tonk districts recorded a 30 per cent increase in
mustard yields, rising from 1,853 kilograms per hectare to 2,409 kilograms per
hectare, while the benefit-cost ratio improved from 2.6 to 4.0. In Haryana, 100
demonstration plots across Rewari and Mahendragarh districts achieved a similar 30
per cent increase in yields, from 1,900 kilograms per hectare to 2,470 kilograms per
hectare, with the benefit-cost ratio improving from 3.5 to 4.8. In Madhya Pradesh,
1,580 demonstration plots across Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Agar Malwa,
Vidisha and Raisen districts recorded a 20.5 per cent increase in yields, from 1,900
kilograms per hectare to 2,295 kilograms per hectare, while the benefit-cost ratio
improved from 2.5 to 3.1.
Building on the success of the first phase, SEA, in collaboration with Solidaridad Network
Asia and industry partners, plans to significantly expand the programme during the
2026–27 crop cycle. The next phase will establish more than 400 regenerative
groundnut and soybean model farms during the Kharif season and over 3,000
regenerative rape-mustard model farms during the Rabi season across Rajasthan,
Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.
The expansion aligns with the Government of India’s National Mission on Edible Oils–
Oilseeds (NMEO-OS), which aims to enhance domestic oilseed production through
higher farm productivity, sustainable agricultural practices and reduced dependence on
edible oil imports.
As one of India’s leading food and FMCG companies with deep linkages across the
agricultural value chain, AWL Agri Business remains committed to supporting science-
based initiatives that strengthen agricultural resilience, promote sustainable farming
practices and create long-term value for farming communities. The company will
continue working with industry partners to advance India’s edible oil ecosystem and
contribute to the nation’s long-term goal of edible oil self-reliance.
About AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd.)
AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly Adani Wilmar Limited) is one of India’s largest Food &
FMCG companies, offering a diverse portfolio of essential kitchen staples, including
edible oils, wheat flour, rice, pulses, and sugar. AWL through its brands, including
flagship brand - Fortune, commands the trust of more than 135 million households,
reaching to every 1 in 3 Indian families. With more than 80 manufacturing facilities
across 11 states, including India’s largest single-location refinery in Mundra (5,000 tons
per day capacity), AWL ensures seamless production and distribution across the
country. Its extensive supply chain, supported by 98 stock points, over 10,000
distributors and sub-distributors, along with a retail network of 2.6 million outlets,
guarantees widespread accessibility across urban and rural India.
Beyond serving retail consumers, AWL also caters the HoReCa and institutional
consumers, with staple food products, specialized bakery and Lauric fats, Castor Oil
derivatives, Oleochemicals, and value-added Soya products. Its advanced castor oil
facilities produce pharmaceutical-grade, and low-moisture castor oil, catering to global
markets. Additionally, AWL has expanded into the Home & Personal Care (HPC)
segment, offering soaps, handwashes, and multipurpose cleaners, further
strengthening its product offerings.