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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to increase milk and meat production by providing artificial insemination services for buffaloes, sheep, and goats across the country. The MoU was signed by representatives from the Palli Karma–Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the BRAC Artificial Insemination Enterprise in Dhaka.
Under the agreement, the project will establish a supply chain network of quality frozen semen in 185 unions of 36 Upazilas, with the goal of enhancing animal productivity and reproductive capacity by providing artificial insemination services for livestock farmers.
At the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event, the Assistant General Manager of the Programme of (PKSF), Mr. Habibur Rahman, the Sector Value Chain Specialist, Dr. ASM Niaz Mahmood, the Deputy General Manager of BRAC, Dr. Farukhul Islam, and representatives from eight Partner Organizations of PKSF were present.
Habibur Rahman stated at the meeting that PKSF is collaborating with the government to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their main objective is to ensure safe and nutritious food and eradicate poverty. The Rural Micro Enterprise Transformation Project (RMTP) aims to extend the financial services of microenterprises to increase the income, food security, and nutrition status of marginal farmers, entrepreneurs, and other market actors involved in value chain interventions of agricultural products. He also mentioned that BRAC Artificial Insemination Enterprise may play a significant role in the dairy and meat production sector across the country by offering high–quality frozen buffalo, sheep, and goat semen at a reasonable price.
