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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Rashak Farms and Agro Allied Limited said it has transformed lives of over 6,000 smallholder farmers in the past 8 years.
The Communications Manager, Muhammad Isah made this known in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, after the group’s 2024 medical tour from Kaduna to Katsina.
Isah stressed on the importance of data-driven technology, sustainable agriculture to socio-economic development.
Speaking on the medical outreach, he said its 2024 Medical Outreach left an indelible mark on smallholder farmers and communities across Kaduna and Katsina States.
“Rashad Farms and Agro Allied Limited Rashad Farms and Agro Allied Limited has been instrumental in transforming the lives of over 6,000 smallholder farmers in the past 8 years, emphasising data-driven technology, sustainable agriculture and socio-economic development.
Through aggregation and Outgrower programs, we have empowered smallholder farmers to achieve economic prosperity. Rashak’s initiatives prioritise inclusivity, with a specific mission to empower women and differently-abled individuals in farming communities.
He added that through providing access to quality inputs, specialised training, storage and marketplace opportunities, Rashak Farms fosters prosperity, sustainability, and resilience within the agricultural sector.
“We are committed to farmers health and inclusivity, ensuring that no individual, including women and the disabled, would be overlooked or excluded from Rashak’s initiatives. Aminu Idris, the field coordinator Faskari, Katsina State, provided an overview of Rashak data-driven approach and seven-year track record of empowering farmers. While Rabiu Saleh, the Field Coordinator of Dandume LGA, underscored Rashak’s commitment to community welfare, urging attendees to prioritise health and invoking proactive health measures.
He emphasised on the interconnectedness of health and agriculture, stating that a healthy community is a thriving one. The program, which included free health check-ups and consultations, aimed to ensure farmers have access to necessary care.
