News

Message from Leadership

Chairperson Nosheen Ramzan emphasized SAWiE’s dedication to digital transformation, AI-driven solutions, and climate-smart agricultural practices. She acknowledged the role of government partnerships, international collaborations, and farmer resilience in driving sustainable growth.

CEO Dr. Khalid Mahmood reaffirmed SAWiE’s mission to produce healthy food while preserving soil health, water resources, and biodiversity. He highlighted SAWiE’s ambitious goal of reaching one million farmers by 2030, ensuring a regenerative and equitable agricultural system.

Managing Director Mr. Fritz Boehmler underscored the urgency of climate action, emphasizing SAWiE’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 (responsible consumption and production).

SAWiE’s Vision and Mission

SAWiE envisions a world free from hunger and poverty, where agriculture is resilient, climate-smart, and fair. By integrating soil, water, plants, biodiversity, and advanced digital tools, SAWiE fosters a sustainable supply chain from farm to fork and farm to fashion.

 Key Projects and Initiatives

1. Pakistan Regenerative Agriculture Alliance (RAAP)

Launched at COP29, RAAP aims to advance sustainable farming across cotton, rice, and energy crops. Key pillars include:

Regenerative Agriculture Cotton Cluster (RACC)

Regenerative Agriculture Rice Cluster (RARC)

Focus on carbon sequestration, soil health improvement, and biodiversity conservation.

2. Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) Farm Program

SAWiE partnered with OCA to implement seed trials, enhance fiber quality, and ensure market transparency in organic cotton farming across Baluchistan and Punjab.

3. Hybrid Energy Powered Smart Irrigation System

With support from UKRI, SAWiE introduced a smart irrigation system that integrates solar and wind energy to reduce carbon emissions and improve water efficiency in agriculture.

4. Farm to Fashion Traceability Platform

A revolutionary system ensuring sustainability and transparency in the cotton supply chain by enabling traceability from farm gate to fashion brands, integrating AI-driven insights.

5. SAWiE Carbon Credit Scheme 2024

Partnering with Core Carbon Canada, SAWiE registered over 200 farmers and thousands of trees under a carbon credit program to help farmers monetize their sustainable practices.

6. International and National Engagements

     Global Participation

• COP29 (Baku, Azerbaijan): SAWiE launched RAAP and won the 2nd Runner-Up GreenTech Hub Award.
• COP16 (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia): CEO Dr. Khalid Mahmood delivered a keynote on youth-led climate action.
• International Soil and Water Forum 2024 (Bangkok): SAWiE showcased innovations in AWD irrigation and climate-smart agriculture.
• 3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference 2024: SAWiE engaged with policymakers to promote sustainable rice farming.

     National Contributions

• Digital Agriculture Consortium Launch: SAWiE played a leading role in fostering Pakistan’s digital agriculture ecosystem.
• Pakistan Agro Show 2024: SAWiE exhibited precision agriculture solutions to thousands of farmers.
• USAID-ERDA’s B2B Agriculture Inputs Expo: Promoted business collaborations for smart agriculture solutions.
• Sustainable Cotton Conference Pakistan 2024: Focused on traceability, carbon credits, and regenerative farming.

7.     Workshops and Training Initiatives

• SAWiE conducted over 100 training sessions, engaging thousands of farmers, researchers, and policymakers. Notable programs include:
• Farmer Field Schools: Live demonstrations on climate-smart wheat and rice farming.
• Sustainable Rice Training (Gujranwala): Techniques for reducing water use and methane emissions.
• OCA Training (Multan): Organic cotton best practices and certification guidelines.
• GIS & Climate Modelling Workshop: Hands-on training for satellite-based agricultural analysis.

8.     Awards and Recognitions

• 2nd Runner-Up, GreenTech Hub Award, COP29
• Top 50 Global AgriTech Startups (Founders Lair)
• Member of IFOAM Organics International
• Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry Membership

 Our Impact

• 200,000 acres facilitated through SAWiE’s digital advisory services.
• 100,000+ farmers reached through training and digital platforms.
• 20-50% reduction in chemical inputs across cotton and rice farms.
• 40% increase in rice yield with 40% water savings using AWD technology.
• 50+ virtual farmer clusters created for knowledge exchange.

Looking Ahead

SAWiE remains committed to scaling up its impact, reaching more farmers, and driving climate-resilient agricultural practices. With a growing global network and cutting-edge innovations, SAWiE is set to transform agriculture for a more sustainable future.

To read the full SAWiE Annual Report 2024 click here!