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oilseeds
Commodities Regenerative mustard programme boosts yields up to 30% in India, says AWL Agri Business
The Solvent Extractors' Association of India's Regenerative Mustard Model Farm Programme, led by AWL Agri Business and partners, achieved mustard yield improvements of up to 30% across demonstration farms in Rajasthan, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh during the 2025-26 rabi season. The programme aims to reduce India's 55-60% edible oil import dependency through regenerative farming practices.
Commodities Nafed Launches Digital Auction Platform Nafex.in for Oilseeds and Pulses, NCCF to Follow
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Nafed's digital auction platform Nafex.in for transparent auctioning of pulses and oilseeds. Nafed had previously used private platforms. Shah set a two-year deadline for Nafed and NCCF to pass on MSP benefits directly to farmers. India imports 6-7 mt of pulses and 15-16 mt of edible oils annually.
Commodities India must boost oilseed yields to cut edible oil imports, SEA chief says
India's record oilseed production of 43.06 million tonnes in 2025-26 is overshadowed by 60% import dependence for edible oils. SEA chief Sanjeev Asthana urges yield improvements, a National Oilseeds Mission, and use of cottonseed and rice bran oils to reduce imports to 9.5-10 million tonnes by 2030. Monsoon risks and geopolitical disruptions add uncertainty.