Camson Bio to provide 'zero residue' technology to pineapple growers in Kerala

Camson Bio Technologies Ltd, the Bangalore-based agri biotechnology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vazhakkulam Pineapple Growers and Processors Pvt Ltd (VPGP) in Kerala. The move materialised after VPGP performed a thorough test and field trials of Camson’s products, which are based on microbial extract that the company claims provide zero residue.
 
VPGP reaches out to over 500 large pineapple growers that cultivate the fruit over 30,000 hectares across Kerala. The farmer association felt the need to protect and enhance the soil health and decided to encourage the usage of advance ‘zero residue’technology for pineapple farming. This will help everyfarmer associated with the organisation to go organic, improve land conditions, boost yields and reduce the cost of cultivation.
 
The MoU, signed by Joy Mathew, MD of VGGP and Sundaresh Krishnamoorthy, Country Head Institutional Business of Camson Bio Technologies, marks the beginning of a new era in the pineapple farming industry and will lead other pineapple growers to follow suit.
 
“Camson is paving the way for creating a healthy society by providing zero residuesolutions to the growers not only in India but across the world,” said Sundaresh Krishnamoorthy.
 
Baby John, Executive Director, VPGP, said, “We are excited to engage with team Camson to encourage zero residue cultivation amongst the pineapple farmers of Kerala. This is all set to redefine growing practices in the pineapple industry. Also, the farmers can expect a better realisation in national as well as international markets.”