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Syngenta Bangladesh has celebrated World Food Day on Monday with the theme ‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ in collaboration with the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).
In the presence of a number of farmers, government officials, and Syngenta officials at the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) office, Satkhira, the company has reinforced the importance of awareness about water.
The event emphasised farmers' invaluable role in ensuring food security and highlighted Syngenta's commitment to empowering farmers and promoting agricultural sustainability, according to a press release.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, including KBD Md. Saiful Islam, Deputy Director of DAE, Satkhira; Mohammed Shahidul Islam, Director of Business Sustainability and External Affairs, Syngenta Bangladesh Limited; Dr. Md. Babul Akter, Senior Scientific Officer from BINA, Satkhira; and Sheikh Riyad Kamal Rony, District Food Controller of Satkhira and Farmer representatives Nilkomol. The event was chaired by KBD Md. Humayun Kabir, Additional Deputy Director of DAE, Satkhira.
During the event, Farmers shared their challenges and first-hand experiences in food cultivation practices. At the same time, they express their gratitude to Syngenta Bangladesh and DAE officials for recognising their pivotal contribution to global food security.
In celebration of World Food Day, Syngenta stands proudly alongside our dedicated farming community, acknowledging their dedication and vital role in ensuring a stable food supply.
The press release says Syngenta is a leading science-based agri-tech company, supports 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).