Syngenta opens second farmer school in Rajshahi

Syngenta Bangladesh inaugurated its second Farmer School at Nimpara Union, Charghat, Rajshahi, on Thursday in collaboration with local government to help marginal farmers learn better farming methods and promote sustainable farming.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Md. Rahatul Karim Mizan, Assistant Commissioner (Land) of Charghat, Rajshahi, as the chief guest, while Md. Mizanur Rahman, Chairman of Nimpara Union Parishad, Charghat, presided over the event, says a press release.

Hedayet Ullah, Managing Director of Syngenta Bangladesh Limited, attended the programme as the special guest. Mohammed Shahidul Islam, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at Syngenta Bangladesh, delivered the opening remarks, emphasising the vision and importance of the Farmer School initiative.

The Syngenta Farmer School is an integrated learning and awareness hub designed to empower farmers with modern knowledge and skills with the explicit goal of developing the total ecosystem of farming. This initiative goes beyond traditional training to create a holistic support system for rural communities.

Syngenta's first Farmer School was earlier launched at Sardah Union, Charghat, in collaboration with the local government in 2023. It has already benefited over 1,500 farmers across 14 villages, improving yields and supporting increased household income. Building on this success, the new Farmer School in Nimpara Union aims to further strengthen the local farming ecosystem and enhance knowledge-sharing among farmers.

Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company supporting millions of farmers around the world to grow safe and nutritious food while taking care of the planet. It is a joint venture public limited company of Syngenta AG Switzerland and Bangladesh Government through Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).