AWL Agri Business Expands Regenerative Mustard Programme to Over 3,000 Farms by FY26-27

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AWL Agri Business Limited is significantly expanding its regenerative mustard programme during the 2026–27 crop cycle, building on successful demonstration farms that showed yield improvements of up to 30%. The initiative, which also includes groundnut and soybean model farms, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and farmer incomes across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana. This expansion aligns with the national priority of improving domestic oilseed productivity and strengthening India's edible oil value chain.

Key highlights

• The programme will expand during FY26-27 to include over 400 regenerative groundnut and soybean model farms during the Kharif season and over 3,000 regenerative mustard model farms during the Rabi season.
• The first phase covered 3,000 demonstration plots across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana during the 2025–26 Rabi season.
• Demonstration farms achieved mustard yield improvements of up to 30% in Rajasthan and Haryana, and 20.5% in Madhya Pradesh.
• AWL Agri Business participated as the lead sponsor, collaborating with industry partners Bunge India, Louis Dreyfus India, Godrej Agrovet, VVF India, JR Agro Industries, and Arihant Solvex.
• Solidaridad Network Asia served as the programme’s implementation partner for the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA)-led initiative.

Strategic rationale

AWL Agri Business Limited supports this expansion to improve productivity at the farm level, contribute to India's journey towards edible oil self-reliance, and enhance farmer livelihoods. The company believes regenerative agriculture can help farmers produce more while improving soil health and using inputs more efficiently, thereby building climate resilience and contributing to long-term food and nutrition security. The programme also aligns with the Government of India’s National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS).

Focus areas

The programme focuses on demonstrating regenerative and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Key areas include improved soil health management, balanced nutrient use, and sustainable cultivation techniques. The expansion targets specific crops: mustard during the Rabi season and groundnut and soybean during the Kharif season, across identified districts in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana.

Context

AWL Agri Business Limited's involvement in this initiative dates back to September 2025, when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) and Solidaridad to lead the National Mustard Model Farm Initiative. This earlier agreement highlighted the company's commitment to supporting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision through enhanced domestic oilseed production, setting the groundwork for the current expansion following encouraging initial results.

Why it matters

This expansion signifies AWL Agri Business Limited's commitment to strengthening the domestic edible oil value chain by enhancing agricultural resilience and productivity. By promoting regenerative farming practices and fostering collaboration across the industry, the initiative aims to reduce India's dependence on edible oil imports and improve the economic well-being of farmers. The demonstrated yield improvements suggest a scalable model for sustainable agricultural growth.

What to watch

Stakeholders will observe the progress of the expanded programme, particularly the adoption rates of regenerative practices across the new model farms. Future disclosures may provide updates on further yield improvements and the overall impact on domestic oilseed production volumes.