Sustainable Agriculture
Unilever has initiated projects around the world on sustainable agriculture.
See below for details of these projects. For Unilever Group information about agriculture see the section on Sustainability.
India: Amora gherkins support sustainable livelihoods
A small gherkin can go a long way in India, especially when it's cultivated and sold sustainably. Unilever is supporting small-scale gherkin farmers by offering a secure income and improving farming methods – while ensuring a constant supply for its Amora brand.
Brazil: Drip irrigation cuts water & pesticides on tomato farms
Drip irrigation saves water, reduces pesticide use, cuts costs and boosts yields. Now Unilever Brazil has introduced the system to tomato farmers in central Brazil.
Ghana: Putting palm oil waste to good use
Unilever's Benso Oil Palm Plantation (BOPP) in Ghana is helping to protect the environment and cut costs by reusing waste from palm oil processing.
Kenya: Cultivating fuel wood on tea estates
Unilever Tea Kenya has made dramatic improvements in the production and use of fuel wood to meet future demand.
