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Nainol: A Remarkable Castor Farming Village on the Gujarat–Rajasthan Border

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Nainol: A Remarkable Castor Farming Village on the Gujarat–Rajasthan Border

 

On the border of Gujarat and Rajasthan, nestled between semi-arid landscapes and fertile stretches of agricultural land, lies a small yet extraordinary village: Nainol. Though modest in population and size, Nainol has earned significant recognition in India and abroad for one exceptional reason:

It is one of the leading villages in the world for high-quality castor cultivation.

Located 20 km from Sanchore, 30 km from Dhanera, and about 100 km from Palanpur (Rajasthan side), Nainol has become a shining example of how rural excellence, agricultural discipline, and traditional farming knowledge can create global impact.

A Village Known Worldwide for Castor Farming Excellence

While many regions grow castor, Nainol stands out for the sheer quality of its seeds, their oil content, and their natural robustness. Over the decades, the village has received multiple awards and recognitions at district, state, and national levels for its contribution to castor agriculture.

Agricultural universities, seed institutes, and bio-based research organizations have visited and studied the castor produced in the 100-kilometer radius around Nainol. Many of these studies highlight:

  • Higher oil content

  • Superior seed uniformity

  • Better germination rates

  • Stronger adaptability to climate stress

  • Consistency in annual yield

This region’s soil structure, mineral composition, low humidity, and balanced temperature cycle create an environment perfectly suited for castor cultivation.

Meet the Castor Head of the Village: NimbaRam Lakharam Rabari

Every successful farming community has a guiding force, and for Nainol, that figure is Shri Nimbarm Ram Lakharam Rabari, respected locally as the Castor Head of the village.

He has spent many years:

  • Mentoring farmers

  • Distributing improved seed varieties

  • Guiding irrigation practices

  • Monitoring crop health

  • Helping farmers adopt modern cultivation methods

His leadership has helped transform Nainol into a model village for sustainable castor farming. Farmers from neighboring regions often visit Nainol to learn best practices, seed selection techniques, and organic soil care methods.

Why Nainol’s Castor Seeds Are Considered Among the Best

The castor grown in Nainol and surrounding villages within a 100 km radius is regarded as premium quality by several industries and research institutes. The reasons include:

1. Naturally Fertile Yet Balanced Soil

The soil has the perfect blend of mineral richness and drainage ability, ideal for castor root development.

2. Low Moisture, High Sunlight Region

Castor thrives in dry climates; excessive moisture reduces oil content. Nainol’s climate creates high oil-yielding seeds.

3. Traditional Techniques + New-Age Knowledge

Farmers use a combination of:

  • Traditional seed preservation

  • Micro-irrigation

  • Organic soil boosters

  • Modern pest-control practices

4. High Ricinoleic Content

Castor from this region often contains exceptional ricinoleic acid levels, crucial for producing premium oil and derivatives.

5. Naturally Resilient Crop

Seeds from this area show strong resistance to:

  • Soil-borne diseases

  • Unexpected climatic changes

  • Rainfall fluctuations

All these factors make Nainol’s castor a preferred choice for industrial buyers.

Nova Industries and Nainol – A Trusted Partnership in Castor Excellence

For Nova Industries, Nainol is not just a sourcing location —
it is the heart of their raw material supply.

Nova Industries procures a major share of its castor seeds from Nainol and surrounding villages because:

  • The oil extracted from Nainol seeds shows superior clarity

  • The consistency is excellent for producing derivatives

  • High ricinoleic acid content improves industrial yields

  • Batch-to-batch uniformity reduces processing variation

After sourcing, Nova Industries processes these high-grade seeds into:

  • Castor Oil (FSG, PPG, FPD, PP, CCO)

  • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Flakes (HCO)

  • 12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid Flakes (12HSA)

  • Ricinoleic Acid

  • Blown Castor Oil

  • DCO & DCO Fatty Acid

  • Other castor derivatives

These products are exported to industries across the USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and LATAM.

By sourcing from Nainol’s best farmers, Nova Industries ensures:

  • Stable oil quality

  • Higher derivative yields

  • Cleaner processing

  • Stronger global competitiveness

Nainol’s Castor — A Hidden Strength Behind Global Bio-Based Industries

Many international manufacturers in lubricants, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, polymers, adhesives, coatings, and specialty chemicals rely—often unknowingly—on the quality of castor seeds that originate from this small village on the Gujarat–Rajasthan border.

Nainol’s farming excellence contributes to:

  • Eco-friendly lubricants & greases

  • Skin-safe cosmetic ingredients

  • High-performance polymer additives

  • Durable industrial coatings

  • Green chemistry innovations

In this way, Nainol plays a silent yet powerful role in shaping global sustainability.

Conclusion: A Small Village Creating a Global Impact

Nainol may appear to be just another village on the map, but its contribution to the castor world is extraordinary.
Its farmers, led by NimbaRam Lakharam Rabari, have created a reputation for quality that has reached laboratories, industries, and markets worldwide.

From Gujarat–Rajasthan border fields to international chemical factories —
the journey of castor begins here.

And through companies like Nova Industries, the quality grown in Nainol reaches the world.

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