Syngenta honours six female farmers

Syngenta Bangladesh Limited celebrated the indomitable spirit of rural female farmers with 'Nari Krishak Sammanana-2024' at Charghat in Rajshahi recently, says a press release.
Six female farmers from the Syngenta Farmer School were awarded at the programme.
Among them, three are the recipients of the Joyeta Award 2023 conferred by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, and three are exemplary ideal female farmers within their local communities.
This initiative aims to highlight the pivotal role played by rural female farmers in advancing agricultural practices, fostering inspiration and empowering more women to contribute effectively to the sector.
Saida Khanam, Upazila Nirbahi Officer, Charghat, was present as the chief guest, while Lutfun Nahar, Upazila Agriculture Officer, Charghat, chaired the event. Mohammed Shahidul Islam, Business Sustainability & External Affairs Director, and Abdul Aziz Khan, Crop Protection Development Director of Syngenta Bangladesh, were also present.
Syngenta Farmer School serves as an integrated learning hub for farmers, offering comprehensive training on total ecosystem of farming, it has earned the trust of farmers by equipping them with invaluable knowledge and skills.
Since the inception of the Farmer School, it has imparted hands-on trainings to local farmer on modern agriculture practices, crop production, crop protection, livestock, soil health, nutrition, and access to finance in collaboration with government and non-government organisations.
Syngenta, a leading science-based agrotech company, supports millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food. Syngenta Bangladesh Limited is a joint venture public limited company between Syngenta AG and the government of Bangladesh.