Neem-based human fertility agents are almost on the anvil for stemming the tide of population explosion in developing Asian and African countries. A Neem tree normally starts fruiting after 3-5 years. In about 10 years it becomes fully productive. Under favourable conditions, fresh fruit yield per grown tree is about 50 Kg per year. Therefore, an increased commercial plantations and agroforestry involving Neem can enhance the economical potential of this tree with positive and large externalities for pesticides, fertilizers, live stocks, dairying and other value-added products.
Neem production is presently neither attractive nor very remunerative.
The major reasons for lack of interest by farmers are poor yield, deterioration of seeds, lack of proper information and inadequate marketing facilities. Neem Foundation is already playing a very active and productive role in this area. Our main objective is to provide a global comprehensive resource centre. Potential commercial opportunities of Neem products Indian farmers and medical practitioners have been using Neem's products for various purposes for centuries. Until very recently, the western world did not show any interest in the Neem tree and its properties.