Source: BusinessLine
Why in News?
AWL Agri Business Ltd welcomed the results of the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme for the 2025–26 rabi season. Demonstration farms in Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh recorded mustard yield improvements of up to 30%.
What is the Programme?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | SEA Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme |
| Launched | 2019 |
| Implemented by | Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) |
| Implementation Partner | Solidaridad Network Asia |
| Coverage | 3,000 front-line demonstration plots across 14 districts |
| States | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana |
Objectives
- Increase mustard productivity.
- Improve soil health through regenerative agriculture.
- Promote balanced nutrient use and sustainable cultivation practices.
- Enhance farmers’ incomes and climate resilience.
- Reduce India’s dependence on imported edible oils.
About SEA
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Solvent Extractors’ Association of India |
| Type | Apex body of the vegetable oil and solvent extraction industry |
| Role | Promotes oilseed production, processing, trade and policy advocacy |
