Collaboration to support grower resilience, sustainable horticulture, establishment of North India Centre of Production for biological agri solutions
SRINAGAR: Qul FruitWall Farm Installations Pvt. Ltd. (QUL), one of India’s leading horticulture development companies, and Koppert Biological Systems, the global leader in biological crop protection, pollination, and sustainable agricultural solutions, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of biological agriculture across North India and the Himalayan region.
The announcement was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Signing by Mr. Khuram Mir, CEO & Founder of QUL, and Mr. Rob Rippens, Head – Asia Pacific, Koppert Biological Systems, during a public event held in Srinagar.The partnership builds upon more than three years of successful collaboration between the two organisations through field demonstrations, grower engagement programmes, and biological agriculture initiatives across the region.
As part of the collaboration, QUL and Koppert have expressed their shared intent to work towards the establishment of a North India Centre of Production, envisioned as a platform for expanding local capabilities in biological agriculture and supporting the long-term development of sustainable horticulture systems suited to regional conditions.
The partnership is rooted in a common commitment to improving farmer livelihoods through scientific innovation, biological agriculture, and responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Speaking on the occasion, Khuram Mir, CEO & Founder of QUL, said, “The future of Himalayan horticulture will be defined not only by productivity, but by resilience. Farmers today face new realities—from climate variability and rising production costs to evolving market requirements and sustainability expectations. Through our partnership with Koppert, we are bringing together global expertise and local execution to create long-term value for growers and strengthen the foundations of horticulture across the region.
He further added, “What began as a collaborative effort three years ago has now evolved into a strategic partnership with a shared vision for the future. Together, we aim to build the capabilities, knowledge, and innovation ecosystems that will support growers for generations to come.”
Rob Rippens, Head – Asia Pacific, Koppert Biological Systems, said, “Koppert has spent more than five decades helping growers around the world harness the power of nature to improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. We see tremendous potential in the Himalayan region and believe that biological agriculture will play a critical role in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing growers in the years ahead.”
He further added, “Our partnership with QUL reflects a shared commitment to innovation, farmer success, and sustainable agricultural development. Together, we look forward to expanding access to biological solutions and creating meaningful impact across North India.”
The collaboration will focus on promoting biological crop protection, pollination solutions, soil health improvement, regenerative agriculture practices, farmer education, and sustainable orchard management systems.
The initiative is expected to benefit growers across Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ladakh, and other horticulture-producing regions of North India by improving access to globally proven biological technologies adapted to local conditions.
The announcement marks another significant step in QUL’s long-term vision of building a comprehensive horticulture ecosystem that integrates genetics, orchard development, sustainable production systems, infrastructure, market access, and innovation.
With the combined strengths of QUL’s deep regional presence and Koppert’s global leadership in biological agriculture, the partnership aims to contribute towards a more resilient, productive, and sustainable future for horticulture in the Himalayas.