Certified Sustainable Castor Seed Production Reaches 1.70 Lakh Tons
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Sustainable Castor Seed Production Soars to 1.70 Lakh Tons in India
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News18•18-03-2026, 14:00
Sustainable Castor Seed Production Soars to 1.70 Lakh Tons in India
•Project Pragati and i-Pragati initiatives, led by Jayant Agro-Organics Limited, Arkema, BASF, and Solidaridad, have achieved a significant milestone in sustainable castor cultivation.
•Over 13,500 farmers across more than 16,000 hectares are now certified under the SuCCESS® sustainability code, cumulatively producing 170,000 tons of certified castor seeds.
•Farmers reported 32% higher yields and 30% lower water consumption, demonstrating the profitability and climate resilience of sustainable castor farming.
•The program focuses on agronomic excellence, social safeguards, and women's empowerment, with over 1,150 women receiving training in agricultural practices and digital/financial literacy.
•These initiatives reinforce India's global leadership in sustainable castor production, ensuring a reliable and responsibly sourced supply for global specialty chemical markets.
