Bangladesh
Sustainable Agriculture Foundation Bangladesh, a Non-Governmental Organization registered with NGO Affairs Bureau, whose mission is to scale up collective action on markets and innovations so that farming can better serve smallholder families, rural communities, and nature.
In Bangladesh, smallholder farmers make up the largest sector of agriculture workers. Lack of access to training in up-to-date agricultural practices and appropriate technologies means that these farmers often work at a subsistence level. Agricultural extension services are inadequate and modern machinery is often unavailable or difficult to access. An inefficient value chain and an unstructured market system hamper the efforts of farmers to get the best from their efforts. The impact of climate change, already becoming evident in the agro-ecosystem of the country, creates an additional challenge. Lower yields and poor-quality crops are the inevitable results. This, in turn, lessens the potential income for small and marginal farmers, bringing negative consequences for them and their families.
Our Impact
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Smallholder Farmers
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Women
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Smallholders resilient trough ag-insurance
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Smallholders better farming & yield & income increase
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Farmers’ Hubs (FH)
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Women FH
Message from Executive Director
Our mission is to empower smallholder farmers with innovative tools, technologies, and climate-smart practices to enhance their livelihoods and promote sustainable agriculture. We are committed to creating value through market development, capacity building, and agri-digitalization, addressing the critical challenges faced by farmers in a changing climate. Together with our partners, we strive to transform agriculture into a driver of prosperity for smallholder families, rural communities, and nature.
Md. Farhad Zamil
Executive Director - SAF Bangladesh
Our Portfolios
Livelihoods & Economic Growth
Enhance smallholder livelihoods by focusing on sustainable farming practices, agri-entrepreneurship, nutrition, access to markets, and improving agricultural productivity.
Climate Change & Risk Mitigation
Build resilience among smallholders by promoting climate-smart agriculture, developing agricultural insurance solutions, and advancing carbon credit initiatives to support sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.
Working Areas
Our Projects & Programs
Introducing Water Efficient Technology in Barind Tract (IWET) – Bangladesh
The Coca-Cola Foundation, 2030WRG
The project introduced water-efficient technologies in the Barind Tract of Bangladesh.
Promoting Risk Mitigation Measures for Climate Change Adaptation (Surokkha) – Bangladesh
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and SFSA
The Surokhha project in Bangladesh helps smallholder farmers combat climate risks through insurance and market-based solutions. Co-funded by SDC and SFSA, it enhances crop resilience, economic stability, and food security with adaptive strategies and partnerships.
Our contribution to the SDGs
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No poverty
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zero hunger
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good health and well-being
05
gender equality
06
clean water and sanitation
08
decent work and economic growth
12
responsible consumption and production
13
Climate Action
15
Life On land
17
partnerships for the goals
Blogs & Insights
Climate Smart Agriculture
21 Aug 2023
Shifting Focus to Climate-Smart Agriculture: The Importance of Stakeholder Engagement
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