Project Unnati: Ensuring Progressive Growth of Farmers Everywhere | Jain Farm Fresh Foods Ltd.

Project Unnati, an initiative launched by Jain Farm Fresh Limited (JFFFL), aims to match
the growing demand for mangoes by increasing the per-acre yield through the
Ultra-High Density Plantation (UDHP) technique. This technique has been adopted by
them to ensure long-term sustainable growth.

The project aims to improve standards of agriculture and farmers welfare, encourage modern
farming practices. These practices can potentially double the yield of mangoes and increase
the income of farmers.

UHDP enables mango orchards to achieve their full potential in 3-4 years and allows almost
700 trees to be planted per acre. The conventional method of plantation allows only 60.
An additional benefit is that it reduces the use of water per kilogram of mangoes produced.

How Would This Initiative Work?

Project Unnati will use special buses, which have in-built classrooms to provide training of
UHDP techniques at the farmer's doorstep. With an investment of 50 crore rupees, this
programme is currently active in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

What Does It Require

This process requires a commercial variety of mango grafts to closely planted to each other.
Specialised techniques of pruning, fertigation, irrigation and growth promotion enables proper
growth of mango orchards. 

The objectives of this initiative are:

• To help farmers earn more money for their produce
• Bring in augmented commercial viability, and make traditional farming risk free,
• Introducing innovative methods of cultivation, which can lead to a higher level of productivity.
• Lower operating costs & increase utilisation of inputs including water and nutrients
• Promote good agricultural practices by improving overall sustainability. It could enhance productivity by 2-3 times
• Incubate a method to buy back fruits
• Train farmers about new hi-tech agricultural practices

The significant components of project Unnati are:

• UHDP
• Audio and video mediums in the training buses
• Soil and water testing for farmers
• Planting material of good quality
• Agronomical guidance by a team of experts
• Provide training to replenish old orchards; top working and improved practices

Over the last 5 years, 2200 farmers have trained under project Unnati.
The goal of this initiative is to take agrarian productivity to all-new heights.
JFFFL’s effort to improve the social and economic welfare of farmers is a small
but significant step in that direction.

Author : Sshekhar Jha

Dehydrated Onions: Kitchen Essentials in a New Avatar

Ever used dehydrated onions to simplify and quicken the cooking process? Here’s how they add value to our lives.

The fast-paced life and the increasing number of women joining the workforce have thrown up a need to look for convenience in all aspects of day to day life.

Cooking is one such area where people are looking for healthy shortcuts to everything.

Dehydrated onions are the perfect answer to one’s desire to have delicious home-cooked meals, yet save on time and energy.

What are dehydrated onions and why are they in?

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of preserving food and goes back centuries.

Dehydrated products address the demand for convenience among today’s consumers, dehydrated onions being a prime example.

Onions are a staple in most Indian kitchens as they add immense value to the dish.

However, peeling and chopping them is a big hassle, and the busy consumer is looking for convenient, yet healthy alternatives.  Dehydrated onions are the perfect solution to meet this rising demand.

They are produced by removing water from fresh onions in a state-of-the-art facility by following a stringent process. Removing water from the onions tops the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms which are responsible for the food getting spoilt.

So, how do dehydrated onions add value to our lives?

• Taste just like fresh onions, so no compromise on taste.
• Highly convenient, as they do away with the hassle of peeling, chopping and cutting.
• No more tears and smelly hands is another big advantage of dehydrated onions.
• The unique processing method gives them a longer shelf life and good-to-consume for a longer time. So, just open a pack and use. No need to rush to the market.
• They retain the nutritive value of fresh onions, so no compromise on health.
• Easy to store is another significant advantage. One bag of 200gms pack of Jain Farm Fresh Foods Limited’s (JFFFL) dehydrated onion flakes is equal to 1.2 kg of fresh onions.
• The JFFFL dehydrated onions come in two variants – red and white. These are available as onion flakes, both large and small.

Therefore, dehydrated onions are a boon for the fast-evolving needs of the people. They are the perfect solution to smart and quick cooking. Do give them a try and simplify your life.

Author:  Rohina Chawla