Guar gum
“Guargum” is a product which is made from Guar seeds. Guargum is being used in different industries in India and abroad, but now it is in Heavy demand due to its utility in Crude Oil Industry, these industries have saved 10 USD per barrel by using Gurgum. India is enjoying the top position in production and export of this product in the world market, 80 % of global demand is met by India. Guargum is the top most agri commodity which is exported last year next is Basmati Rice.
Guar is basically Simple, Short & Easy rain fed (depends upon rains) crop and cultivated in Rajasthan & Haryana state, but it can be grown successfully in other states (Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu) also.
We have taken Successful trials of this crop in Vidharbha region of Maharashtra state in rain fed and irrigated conditions in summer. Also have conducted trials in Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states in rain fed and irrigated conditions, the results were economically feasible.
Pacific Agro is having its presence in more than 7 states and working along with NABARD, ATMA (agri Dept.) and also interacting with Planning Commission, Govt. of India.
There is basically four different purpose variety-
1. Green Manuring- for soil fertility.
2. Fodder- for cattle feed.
3. Pod or vegetable – for use as vegetable, and
4. Gum variety- for making edible gum.
These seeds looks like same and difficult for differentiate for new farmer/grower.
So we recommend only Certified and packed seed for sowing to avoid losses or to be cheated.
Recommended Variety- 1. RGC 197 – Single stem, flat seed, 27 % Gum, RGC 936 – With branches, round and pink color seed, 33% Gum, RGC-986, 1012, HG- 563, 365 etc.
Brief information of this crop.
1. Soil – Light or Medium and well drained soil.
2. Climate- High temp, full sun light and low rainfall.
3. Sowing – After 20 July to 15 Sep ( rain fed) & in February (with irrigation)
4. Crop duration- 85 to 120 days.
5. Seed rate per acre - 5 Kg.
6. Cost of cultivation per acre – Rs. 7 to 8 thousand. Cost of Certified seed- Rs.3,000+ Fertiliser -1,500+ Spray -Rs.500 + Labour ? (as per local or individual)
7. Production/ Yield – 400 to 700 Kg. /acre.
8. Market rate – Rs. 100 to 300/Kg.(Present rate is Rs.14,000/Quintal)
9. Profit- minimum Rs. 35 to 90 thousand/acre in 90 days.
We provide all concerned services like Good Quality High Yielding Certified Seed, crop agronomy and Assured “Buy back” support at different places. We also Arrange/Conduct on field training and take up large Cultivation of 50 acres
Contact details
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Bombay Halwa Compound,
Shyamlal Building,
Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016
Hyderabad: 9885044443; 9885055553; 040-66321234
Chennai: 09884312125