AWL partners to boost mustard production for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly Adani Wilmar Ltd.) has partnered with the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) and Solidaridad Regional Expertise Centre (SREC). They will lead the "Regenerative Mustard Mission – Sustainable Mustard Farm Project." This two-year initiative, from September 2025 to August 2027, aims to establish 3,000 mustard model farms across nine districts in states including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, scaling up from 1,500 existing farms.

The project will train and support 20,000 farmers, utilizing demonstration plots, farmer field schools, and digital advisory platforms. By adopting regenerative agriculture practices, satellite-based monitoring, and climate-resilient techniques, the initiative targets a 30% increase in smallholder productivity and income. This directly contributes to India's National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) and the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, aiming to reduce edible oil import dependency.

Angshu Mallick, chief executive and managing director of AWL, emphasized the initiative's role in empowering farmers and enhancing sustainability. Sanjeev Asthana, president of SEA, highlighted the project's potential as a milestone for sustainable and profitable mustard cultivation in India.