Punjab Agro

Organic Farming: The new normal and root back to our traditions
-A Government of Punjab initiative

Organic Farming isn’t
a trend, its a return to tradition

At PAGREXCO, we are fervently promoting organic farming in the state of Punjab, implementing the Organic Programme, and providing institutional support to organic farmers under various GOI schemes.

What We Do

With a vision to revolutionize organic farming in Punjab, a base of 2,000 farmers with an area of 5,000 acres is under an organic certification regime. Organic food is grown with compliance to organic standards of national and international production standards, and certified by renowned global agencies. PAGREXCO directs and mentors the associated farmers keenly in the field.

PROCUREMENT, STORAGE & PROCESSING
The certified organic produce is procured from our associated groups of farmers at remunerative prices.
Procurement
We procure organic produce after three years of organic certification.
Storage
The organic produce is stored in specialized structures – cocoons, free from chemicals, explicitly imported to preserve and protect food.
Testing
The produce gets tested yearly for being pesticide-free from NABL-accredited labs.
Processing
The organic produce is processed at our certified organic units, retaining the organic status.
Traceability

Using modern block chain technology, we can trace this product to the last mile and the farmer who grew organic produce.

Farmer Mobilization, Compliance & Registration
We provide institutional support to organic farmers under various Government of India schemes to persuade more farmers towards organic farming.
Awareness

Farmer mobilization is done through newspapers and awareness camps in every district of Punjab.

Registration

The process is carried out in cluster form through a digital traceability app and geo-tagging of their farms.

Training and technical support

Registered farmers are facilitated by giving on farm as well as off-farm training and proper guidance for improving soil fertility.

Training of Trainers

Regular training on bio-input units, soil sampling, QC, internal control system, and process documentation.

Soil Testing
We conduct regular soil testing of all the registered farmers.
Bio–input Distribution

We give farmers certified Bio-inputs.

Monitoring

Continuous monitoring in all stages by internal control system for compliance of National & International organic standards.

Certification

Annual Inspection conducted by APEDA accredited certification agency, and an organic certificate is provided after completion of three years under certification.

Organic Traceability System

At Punjab Agro we integrate blockchain technology for the traceability of information in food production, security, and safety. The technology provides us with a secure way of storing and managing agri-based data, which includes different phases and activities of food production.

All the farming-related information at every stage of its production is accessible to Government, businesses, and consumers with just one click. Consequently, this allows us to facilitate the agriculture sector and use data-driven innovations for smart farming in Punjab.

  • The technology provides us with a secure way of storing and managing agri-based data, which includes different phases and activities of food production.
  • All the farming-related information at every stage of its production is accessible to Government, businesses, and consumers with just one click.
  • This allows us to facilitate the agriculture sector and use data-driven innovations for smart farming in Punjab.

Blockchain in Agriculture 

Implementing the Impeccable Blend of Blockchain and Traceability in Farming.

STAGES OF DATA GENERATION

Data is generated across soil and crop
monitoring, warehouse and distribution
& retail and monitoring.

TYPE OF DATA COLLECTED
Data is collected across different categories in each of these stages. These include natural, logistical as well as finacial factors of each stage.
TYPES OF DATA COLLECTED

Incoming data is processed under
smart contracts. Data is then hashed
and saved on a blockchain.

BLOCKCHAIN DATA CONSUMPTION

Blockchain Data is implemented in making
more informed decisions.

Marketing
The processed organic product is sold in domestic as well as international markets under the brand name ‘Five Rivers’ PAGREXCO is helping the farmers to establish weekly market of their organic produce in different districts with the help of district administrations and also initiated the setup of organic huts in various districts.
Supply chain

Everything from planning and organizing to directing and handling organic produce is done so that it satisfies farmers, and consumers.

Branding

All organic products are sold under the brand name ‘Five Rivers’.

Sales network
We have created organic huts to sell the products exclusively; we are present in retail stores and marketplaces and participate in exhibitions, trade fairs, workshops and more.