All farmers should have the right to choose improved seeds that can help improve.

About Us

Our Story

Farming Future Bangladesh (FFB) is a comprehensive communications initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help improve awareness about modern agricultural innovations including crop biotechnology in Bangladesh. Based in Dhaka, it operates under the auspices of Cornell Alliance for Science of Cornell University, USA.

FFB is aimed to share evidence-based information about social, economic and environmental benefits of modern agricultural innovations including using biotechnology to breed improved crops, especially those that can boost the nutritional content of staple foods, such as rice enriched with vitamins and minerals. FFB is based on the premise that agricultural innovations are important tool to help Bangladesh feed its 160 million people and give farmers and consumers access to safer, healthier and nutritious food.

How We are Helping Famers
in Bangladesh

Mission

Promoting access to scientific innovation as a means of enhancing food security, improving environmental sustainability and raising the quality of life.