Namdhari Malik Seeds - A Report

Bangladesh is very closely knitted, though frequently segmented geographically, sociologically and agro-climatologically. However, this country is bestowed by nature with vast diversity in crop characteristics i.e., genetic diversity as well as crop preferences.

Aiming to bring Techno-econo-sociological revolution in agriculture there, we initiated the joint venture activities in September 1999 and now, in little over two years, time we have set up a full-fledged seed processing and packaging unit at Rangpur. At the same place, we have started R&D activities on 7.5 acre farm in close co-ordination with NSPL, Bangalore. Strict quality control parameters are being followed to ensure the only best quality seeds reach to the farmers. The traditional belief of seasonal cultivation of vegetable crops is being changed slowly with some adventurous trial by us about off season cultivation viz., Radish, Bottle gourd, Chilli, Tomato etc., in summer and Okra, Yard long bean, Cucumber, Ridge gourd in late kharif and winter seasons

We have adopted a well-designed seed production system, which we have executed through groups of contact growers for production of high quality seeds, be supplied in the market by us. Our efforts are now bearing fruits, in the sense that, NMS products are fast becoming the most often names among common farmers, for example Swaraksha in Tomato, NS 1701 and Suryamukhi in Chilli, Kaveri, Kushiara in Bottle gourd, Green Rocket in Bitter gourd, Green Giant in Coriander, to name a few.

Our endeavor shall contribute greatly to their agrarian economy because she has wonderful climate, undoubting water wealth, fertile soil, cheap labour cost and last but not the least, a bless from the God are their golden treasure in agriculture.

Mr.Sujit chakrborty, country Mananger introducing the company's new products during the field day held at Rangpur, Bangladesh on 1st December 2001. Mr. Sopan Malik, Director Marketing, Mr. Akbal Ali Sarkar, Deputy Director BADC, Mr. A.R. Malik, Managing Director, Namdhari Malik Seeds and Fr. Firoz Ahmed RDA, look on. Dealers, Distributors and Farmers from all over the country visited the program.