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AGRI-INPUTS
The Agri-Inputs
division of Godrej Agrovet Limited was started in the year 1997. Its
primary objective was to market plant growth promoters developed by the
company's very own in-house R&D Department. There's been no looking back since
then. Today, the division can take credit for creating many unique and
innovative agricultural solutions that cover the entire range of
agricultural crops.
These products,
while improving agricultural productivity and profitability, cause zero -minimal damage to the environment. The company also provides farmers
with technical advice and services. A technically qualified field force
works with the farmers, conducting method and result demonstrations to
educate them on maximizing farm productivity.
Key Highlights
OIL PALM DIVISION
In order
to bridge the widening gap between demand and production for edible oils
in India, Oil Palm Division was started in the early 90's. Over the
years, Godrej Agrovet has developed 6500 hectares of oil palm in the
States of Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. Oil mills have been set up
in Andhra Pradesh and Goa. Oil Palm plantation activities have
also been taken up in Gujarat, Orissa and Mizoram.
Godrej Agrovet has put together a
dedicated extension team that helps oil palm growers improve
productivity. Godrej Agrovet has set up one-stop shops providing
farmers with seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, technical guidance on
cultivation and 100% buyback of fresh fruit bunches.
With such a strong commitment to
development and service, it is no wonder that Godrej Agrovet is today,
the largest producer of palm oil in the country.
Key Highlights
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Largest producer of palm oil in
India
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Dedicated and trained team
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Factories in Andhra Pradesh and
Goa
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Supported by best quality seeds &
100% buyback of fresh fruits
PLANT BIOTECH DIVISION
Godrej Plant
Biotech Division is engaged in micro-propagation of plants through tissue culture.
It is also actively involved in contract research on another culture, somaclonal variation, production of secondary metabolites through plant
cell culture and genetic engineering. It also exports foliage,
flowering, fruits and medicinal and oil bearing plants.
The Division has
four growth rooms conforming to US class 100, 40 Laminar airflow
workstations and a large environmentally controlled fully automated
greenhouse for hardening tissue culture plants.
Its also provides
technical guidance ranging from resource analysis to crop production and
produce marketing. This guidance is provided in three phases:
Phase 1:
Pre-planting: The company carries out resource analysis on soil and
water and provides advice on climatic suitability to the crop.
Phase 2: Planting
to harvest: A wholesome crop cultural practice is provided. Periodic
visits are conducted to monitor the crop and ensure full productivity.
Phase 3:
Post-harvest and marketing: The company provides market intelligence on
produce marketing in different parts of the country.
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