Women farmers working in fields

Empowering Women Farmers

Transforming lives in Parbatipur, Dinajpur through innovative, climate-adaptive agriculture.
209+ female small & marginal farmers leading the way.

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Agriculture Sector under AU

A climate-smart journey empowering women, driving innovation, and transforming rural livelihoods.

Project Overview

Since 2018-19, this PKSF-sponsored initiative pioneers sustainable agriculture in Parbatipur, Dinajpur. By blending micro-credit with technical support, it empowers 209+ women farmers to adopt climate-adaptive, income-generating practices.

#ClimateSmart #WomenLed #Innovation

Core Objectives

  • Enhance loan security & IGAs
  • Promote safe vegetable production
  • Increase crop productivity by 40%
  • Empower women through agriculture
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0% Women Participation
Project Progress

Project Goals & Objectives

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Enhance Productivity

Boost agricultural output with high-yield crops, intercropping, and smart management.

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Safe Vegetable Production

Promote eco-friendly, safe vegetable farming with mulch paper and pheromone traps.

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Empower Women

Target 209+ women farmers for leadership, skills, and economic empowerment.

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Tech Adoption

Spread modern agri-tech, training, and value addition for future-ready farming.

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Foster Entrepreneurship

Support new agri-entrepreneurs and sustainable rural income streams.

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Community Nutrition

Maximize local vegetable protein for better food security and nutrition.

Key Activities

Mulching Paper

High-Value Crop Cultivation

Cultivation of high-value crops using environment-friendly mulching paper.

Safe Vegetable Cluster

Safe Vegetable Production Hub Cluster

Establishment of safe vegetable production clusters for quality and health-focused farming.

High-Yielding Rice

High-Yielding Rice/Crop Cultivation

Introduction and cultivation of high-yielding new varieties of rice and other crops.

Seed Cluster

Quality Rice/Onion Seed Production Cluster

Formation of clusters for the production of quality rice and onion seeds.

Fallow Land

Vegetable Cultivation on Fallow Land

Utilization of fallow land and intercropping or companion crops to increase productivity.

Fruit Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Creation in High-Value Fruit Production

Supporting the creation of entrepreneurs in high-value fruit production.

Trico-Compost

Trico-Compost Production & Marketing

Production and marketing of trico-compost for sustainable soil health.

Cropping System

Improved Cropping Systems

Introduction of improved cropping systems to increase crop intensity and resilience.

Climate-Resilient Varieties

Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties

Cultivation of high-yielding and climate-resilient crop varieties tolerant to adverse environments.

Impact & Beneficiaries

0 Women Beneficiaries
0 Crop Productivity
0 Major Interventions
0 Women Participation

What Our Beneficiaries Say

"After joining the project, my vegetable yield increased and I can now support my family better."

Aklima Begum Parbatipur

"The technical training and new rice varieties have made my farm more resilient to climate challenges."

Rina Khatun Dinajpur

"I never thought I could become an entrepreneur, but now I sell fruits and compost in my community."

Fatema Bibi Project Member

Partners & Support

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF)

PKSF is the principal development partner, providing financial, technical, and strategic support. PKSF works through a nationwide network to deliver inclusive finance, innovation, and capacity building for small and marginal farmers.
Role: Project sponsorship, technical assistance, value chain development, and monitoring.

Government of Bangladesh

The Government supports the project through policy guidance, regulatory facilitation, and collaboration with local administration to ensure the success of agricultural development and climate adaptation initiatives.
Role: Policy support, coordination, and enabling environment.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

FAO provides technical assistance, training, and knowledge sharing to enhance sustainable agricultural practices, food security, and resilience among project beneficiaries.
Role: Technical support, capacity building, and global best practices.