Formed in 1948, Pallishree’s early business was agricultural farming & distribution of inorganic fertilisers. Pallishree was appointed exclusive distributor by the Govt. of West Bengal for distribution of inorganic fertilisers. On one hand, teams of expert marketing personnel created a vast network of dealers, subdealers and stocking points in the region, on the other hand, teams of agricultural scientists and extension workers promoted the use of fertilisers and held demonstration trials in the farmer’s field. Since then for over 50 years Pallishree has been supplying initially imported, then subsequently indigenous fertilisers like Nitrogenous (Urea, Sulphate of Ammonia) Phosphate (DAP, ANP, Superphosphate) Potassic (Mineral of potash) to the nook and corner of the State.

In agricultural farming Pallishree promoted the use of scientific methods in cultivation. Pallishree was the pioneer in the field of modern irrigation systems. It had over 500 acres of land under cultivation where River Lift Irrigation, Shallow bore-well Irrigation were introduced. Paddy was grown twice a year and in between potatoes, vegetables, and fibre crops like jute.

In the early 60s cold storage of 5000 MT capacity was constructed for storage of perishable agricultural products like potatoes and vegetables.

Today, West Bengal is one of the highest paddy producing States in the country. With only 78000 sq.kms. of land area of which only 50% is available for cultivation, and 86 million countrymen to feed (the highest density in the country) it is indeed a pride, and no mean achievement at that, West Bengal is a surplus agricultural State.