AWL Agri Business backs regenerative mustard expansion after yields rise 30%

awl agri business has backed the expansion of the Solvent Extractors' Association of India’s (SEA) Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme after demonstration farms reported yield increases of up to 30% during the 2025–26 Rabi season. The programme, which aims to enhance domestic oilseed productivity and soil health, covered 3,000 Front Line Demonstration (FLD) plots across 14 districts in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. The expansion aligns with the National Mission on Edible Oils–Oilseeds (NMEO-OS) to reduce India's dependence on edible oil imports, which currently account for nearly 55–60% of the country's requirements.

AWL Agri Business Limited participated as the lead sponsor in partnership with Bunge India, Louis Dreyfus India, Godrej Agrovet, VVF India, JR Agro Industries and Arihant Solvex. Solidaridad Network Asia served as the implementation partner. Shrikant Kanhere, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AWL Agri Business Limited, stated that the results demonstrate how regenerative agriculture can help farmers produce more while improving soil health and using inputs more efficiently. He added that such collaborative initiatives create a scalable model to strengthen farmer incomes and build climate resilience.

Yield Improvements and Farm Economics

The programme recorded significant productivity gains across all participating states. The benefit-cost ratio, a key metric of farm economics, improved alongside the yield increases.

State	Districts	Plots	Yield Increase	Previous Yield (kg/ha)	New Yield (kg/ha)	B/C Ratio Improvement
Rajasthan	Baran, Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, Tonk	1,320	30%	1,853	2,409	2.6 to 4.0
Haryana	Rewari, Mahendragarh	100	30%	1,900	2,470	3.5 to 4.8
Madhya Pradesh	Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Agar Malwa, Vidisha, Raisen	1,580	20.5%	1,900	2,295	2.5 to 3.1

Expansion Plans for 2026–27

Building on the success of the first phase, SEA and its partners plan to scale the initiative during the 2026–27 crop cycle. The next phase will establish more than 400 regenerative groundnut and soybean model farms during the Kharif season. Additionally, over 3,000 regenerative rape-mustard model farms will be set up during the Rabi season across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. The programme is supported by 27 Farmer Field Schools (FFS) to facilitate knowledge exchange among farmers.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+2.33%	+3.28%	+0.69%	-14.79%	-27.69%	-29.17%

AWL Agri Business held its 28th Annual General Meeting on July 7, 2026, where shareholders approved all nine resolutions via remote e-voting and e-voting during the meeting. The company declared a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting, conducted via video conference, also saw the adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26 and the re-appointment of key directors.

The resolutions included the adoption of audited financial statements and the ratification of remuneration for cost auditors. Shareholders approved material related party transactions with Wilmar Trading Pte. Ltd for FY 26-27. Mr. Ravindra Kumar Singh was re-appointed as a Whole Time Director for a period of 3 years effective November 1, 2026.

Voting Results Summary

All resolutions were passed with the requisite majority. The scrutinizer, Mr. Chirag Shah of Chirag Shah & Associates, oversaw the e-voting process. The remote e-voting period was open from July 3, 2026, to July 6, 2026.

Resolution Description	Votes For	Votes Against	% For
Adoption of Standalone Financial Statements	1,087,349,151	8,858	99.99%
Adoption of Consolidated Financial Statements	1,087,349,360	8,633	99.99%
Declaration of Final Dividend of ₹1 per share	1,087,479,242	12,353	99.99%
Re-appointment of Mr. Angshu Mallick	1,028,537,495	57,729,030	94.69%
Re-appointment of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Singh	1,080,829,965	5,436,504	99.50%
Approval of Related Party Transactions	347,503,281	10,611	99.99%
Re-appointment of Mr. Ravindra Kumar Singh as WTD	1,083,819,585	2,446,670	99.77%
Ratification of Cost Auditor Remuneration	1,087,470,127	21,419	99.99%
Commission to Non-Executive Independent Directors	1,087,438,141	53,322	99.99%

Key Attendees

The meeting was attended by key members of the Board and management, including Mr. Dorab Mistry, Chairman & Independent Director, and Mr. Shrikant Kanhere, Managing Director & C.E.O. The statutory auditors and secretarial auditor were present via video conference. The voting results were submitted to the stock exchanges within two working days.