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                                        Genetic modification and modern farming methods have reached near-maximum levels of utilization in enhancing crop yields. Further intensification of these approches is becoming increasingly uneconomical and environmentally unsustainable. 
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                                        Over the past two decades, yield gains in cotton and several other major crops have not increased significantly, indicating the need for next-generation innovative solutions to drive  the growth in agricultural productivity.
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                                        At Mana Organics, we have been conducting research  for over two decades on australian cotton crops aimed at sustainably enhancing the crop productivity. Our latest cotton field trails in Australia have achieved 19% yield increase. 
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                                        Through our research, we have developed an organic product ORGAGEN, a proprietary blend of plant-derived organic acids. ORGAGEN has demonstrated the ability to increase crop yields by 10–20 % and reduce the use of chemical pesticides by up to 50% , while significantly improving key quality parameters of agricultural produce. 
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                                        We invite progressive farmers and agribusiness partners to collaborate with us in driving sustainable yield improvements across cotton, maize, and a wide range of vegetable and horticultural crops.
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                                        <strong>N. M. Rao (M.S Engg)</strong><br>
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                    <h2>The challenge: Modern farming has reached its limits</h2>
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                        Genetic modification and modern farming methods have reached near‑maximum levels of optimization for increasing yields. Further intensification of these technologies is becoming increasingly uneconomical and environmentally unsustainable.
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                        Over the past two decades, yield improvements in cotton and several other major crops have not increased considerably, indicating the need for next‑generation innovative solutions for agricultural productivity.
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                        Mana Organics has conducted over two decades of research 
                        on Australian cotton crops aimed at sustainably enhancing productivity.
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                        Our latest field trials achieved a 
                        <strong>19% yield increase</strong>.
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                        This research led to the development of <strong>ORGAGEN</strong>, 
                        a proprietary blend of plant-derived organic acids.
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                    <h2 class="text-white">ORGAGEN: Next-Generation Organic Yield Enhancement</h2>
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                        ORGAGEN increases crop yields by 
                        <strong>10–15%</strong> while significantly improving 
                        quality parameters of agricultural produce.
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                        It also enables farmers to reduce chemical pesticide usage.
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                        <h2>Our Philosophy</h2>
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                            The future of agriculture lies in scientifically validated 
                            organic technologies that respect farmers and the environment.
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                            <li>Improve yields without increasing chemical load</li>
                            <li>Enhance natural plant resilience</li>
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                        <p>Extensive field validation has demonstrated:</p>
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                            <li>10–15% yield increase in multiple crops</li>
                            <li>Improved flowering and fruit conversion</li>
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                        <strong>MANA ORGANICS</strong><br>
                        Plot No. C-13/2, IDA Moulali,<br>
                        Hyderabad, Telangana-500040, INDIA
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                        Email: <a href="mailto:rahul@manaorganics.co.in">rahul@manaorganics.co.in</a><br>
                        Phone: +91 97015 65478, +91 97035 06808
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