Who we are
The Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF), formerly SFSA, builds on a 40-year legacy of transforming smallholder agriculture in Asia and Africa, focusing on climate-smart innovations, market access, and sustainable practices.
The Sustainable Agriculture Foundation (SAF) transforms smallholder agriculture in Asia and Africa by improving farmer incomes, food security, and climate resilience. Building on the legacy of the Syngenta Foundation, SAF fosters innovation, empowers agri-entrepreneurs, and bridges gaps in research, technology, and market access. Through partnerships, SAF promotes inclusive growth and sustainable practices, creating thriving communities where agriculture, people, and nature coexist.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Vision
A world where smallholders, communities, and nature thrive together
Our Mission
Scaling up collective action on markets and innovations so that farming can better serve smallholder families, rural communities, and nature.
Our values
We inspire sustainable growth from the ground up.
Passion
Committed to achieving sustainable impact.
Innovation
Driving solutions for long-term prosperity.
Integrity
Ethical, unbiased, and community-focused operations.
Respect and Growth for All
Embracing inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment.
Collaborative Spirit
Building partnerships with trust and transparency.
Reliability
Delivering commitments and creating lasting value.
Our Strategy
SAF’s strategy centers on enhancing productivity and market access for “pre-commercial” smallholder farmers, primarily in semi-arid areas with agricultural growth potential. Key focuses include advancing scientific knowledge, providing quality inputs, and establishing market linkages. Major factors shaping SAF’s work include rapid urbanization, rising food demand, climate change, and the role of innovative technologies in sustainable agriculture. Strategic updates emphasize climate adaptation, empowering women, introducing scalable innovations, and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships. By 2025, SAF aims to improve income by at least 20% for five million smallholder families, advance gender equality, support youth involvement, enhance nutrition and food security, and build resilience against climate change.