RIL conducted several programmes and participated in farming related exhibitions to propagate advanced technologies in the production, handling, storage and distribution of agricultural products. Use of Leno bags made out of polypropylene (PP) was extensively promoted amongst farmers. Leno bags are immensely beneficial to farmers as it reduces handling losses in fruits and vegetable products.
RIL demonstrated use of advanced farming techniques by use of plastic in enhancing producitivity, reducing losses and increase in earnings and distributed promotional materials. Filling, storing and transportation trials were conducted with PP leno bags to help remove apprehensions of users in adopting advanced packaging solutions.
RIL also had a targeted solution for the banana growing farmers, those who are involved in export of their produce, in the States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Usage of PP nonwoven material as skirting bags for bananas helps in growing spotless fruits of uniform size. This helps in 10-15% increased yield and in uniform ripening across the bunch, while allowing air, water, pesticide to pass through while giving protection from insects and pests attack. RIL has been working with the farmers and with Krishi Vigyan Kendra to create awareness of the concept in order to improve the quality of the produce across the country.
Reuse of well site water to the crops is demonstrated through irrigation in an experimental farm for enhanced utility of resources available for the upliftment of quality of life of the living communities around manufacturing divisions and E&P operations.