Practice area 09 · AGRICON

A thriving, sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

Through AGRICON, our agriculture sector support division, FINCON integrates advanced agricultural practices with technology to address critical challenges in agriculture, livestock and food security.

AGRICONOne windowAgronomic know-how combined with state-of-the-art agricultural technology
PartnersFAO · IFAD · ADBWith UNDP, the World Bank, the EU and public and private clients

21

Agriculture projects

5

Specialisations

4

Target areas

3

Countries

Incl. Lao PDR & Samoa

Productivity · food security · growth

01Overview

Productivity, food security and economic growth.

Our mission is to enhance productivity, ensure food security and promote economic growth through innovative and sustainable solutions. With a strong presence across Pakistan, AGRICON provides expertise spanning the planning, implementation and evaluation of agriculture projects, empowering stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

Value proposition

A uniquely qualified team of agriculturists with one-window services, experience across public, donor-funded and private projects, and strategies customised to each client.

02Services & offerings

From farm to market, across the value chain.

  • 01

    Agribusiness Development

    • Tailored agribusiness strategies, developed and implemented
    • Market assessments and feasibility studies for agribusiness opportunities
    Strategy · markets
  • 02

    Livestock & Dairy Development

    • Animal feeding technologies, synchronised breeding and health care
    • Technical training in animal nutrition, breeding and marketing
    • Community-managed livestock programmes for income generation
    Livestock · dairy
  • 03

    Horticulture Innovation

    • Consultancy from crop recommendations to post-harvest management
    • Policy formulation, orchard establishment and crop viability assessments
    • Modern packaging, processing and marketing for value addition
    Crop to market
  • 04

    Food Security

    • Strategic planning for food safety and security programmes
    • Drought mitigation and flood management initiatives
    • Off-farm income generation and urban agriculture programmes
    Resilience
  • 05

    Capacity Building & Training

    • Farmer education, Training Needs Assessments and Training of Trainers
    • Master training plans and customised curricula for stakeholders
    Farmers & stakeholders

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03Core competencies

Five specialisations, four target areas.

01

Livestock & Dairy Sector Development

02

Horticulture

03

Food Security

04

Agricultural Policy & Strategy Development

05

Training & Capacity Building for Farmers

Target areas

Where AGRICON focuses its work.

01Agricultural extension
02Natural resource management
03Sustainable farming practices
04Income generation & poverty alleviation

04Strategic approach

Sustainable solutions grounded in evidence.

01

Client-Centric Approach

Customised strategies designed around the specific needs of each client and project.

02

Sustainability Focus

Sustainable farming and natural resource management for long-term impact.

03

Lifecycle Services

Planning, implementation and evaluation across the whole project lifecycle.

04

Evidence-Based Practices

International best practices applied to local challenges, backed by data.

Innovation & impact

Precision farming, customised farm management software and AI-driven agricultural analytics, delivering better livelihoods, enhanced food security and sustainable practices.

AGRICON team

05Team & partnerships

Agriculturists and partners who know the field.

Team expertise
01

Agronomy & livestock experts

Agronomy, livestock management, soil and water engineering and food technology.

02

Specialist disciplines

Agricultural economics, rural sociology, plant breeding, entomology, microbiology and irrigation management.

03

Global practice, local challenges

Extensive experience applying international best practices to local challenges.

Partnerships & affiliations
01

International partners

Strong partnerships with FAO, UNDP, IFAD and the World Bank.

02

Government & research

Affiliations with local government bodies and agricultural research institutions.

03

Technology & forums

Collaboration with technology firms and participation in global agricultural forums.

06Notable projects

Agriculture programmes with lasting impact.

01 / 12Asian Development Bank

Agribusiness Finance Development (ADB 2171)

To strengthen agribusiness financing mechanisms in Pakistan.

Improved access to financial resources for agribusinesses and enhanced productivity.

02 / 12Asian Development Bank

Second Baluchistan Resource Management (BRM-II)

To promote sustainable resource management in Baluchistan.

Improved resource utilisation and environmental conservation.

03 / 12World Bank

Baluchistan Small Scale Irrigation Project

To enhance irrigation facilities for small-scale farming.

Increased agricultural productivity and improved water use efficiency.

04 / 12IFAD & Agency for Barani Areas Development

Barani Village Development Project (BVDP)

To develop rain-fed agriculture and improve livelihoods in Punjab.

Increased outputs and better living standards for Barani area farmers.

05 / 12Asian Development Bank

Promoting Economic Use of Customary Land (ADB 4712)

To optimise the economic utilisation of customary lands.

Strengthened land management and increased economic activity.

06 / 12Agri Systems UK & ADB

FATA Rural Development Project

To improve rural infrastructure and livelihoods in FATA.

Enhanced rural living standards and infrastructure.

07 / 12Deutsche Welthungerhilfe / German Agro Action

Horticulture Promotion Project (PHP)

To promote horticultural practices and improve farmer incomes in NWFP.

Increased horticultural productivity and improved livelihoods.

08 / 12World Bank

Integrated Hill Farming Development Project

To improve hill farming practices and rural development.

Income generation and sustainable farming in hilly regions.

09 / 12ADB / MINFAL

Agribusiness Development Project

To develop agribusiness value chains and market linkages.

Stronger agribusinesses and better market access for farmers.

10 / 12FAO, UNDP & World Bank

Food Security and Livelihood Programmes

To address food insecurity and improve livelihoods in vulnerable regions.

Reduced food insecurity and more resilient rural communities.

11 / 12FAO, UNDP & European Union

Livestock and Dairy Development Projects

To enhance livestock productivity and sustainable dairy farming.

Better livestock management, more milk and higher rural incomes.

12 / 12FAO / UNDP

Water Management and Soil Conservation Projects

To promote water efficiency and soil conservation in Baluchistan and Mardan SCARP.

Improved water resource management and agricultural sustainability.

01 / 12

07Project experience

Our agriculture portfolio across 3 countries.

Clients include ADB, the World Bank, FAO, UNDP, IFAD, USAID, the European Union, Deutsche Welthungerhilfe and MINFAL.

#ProjectClientCountry
01

National Water Quality Portal with LIMS configuration and mobile application

PCRWRPakistan
02

Upgrading the ICT and MIS at the Agriculture Promotion Bank

Agriculture Promotion BankLao PDR
03

Agriculture Value Chain Assessment Study

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)Pakistan
04

Swat Fisheries Census and Rehabilitation

FIRMS, Chemonics InternationalPakistan
05

Commodity Import Program (CIP)

USAID, Chemonics (FIRMS)Pakistan
06

Promoting Economic Use of Customary Land (TA-4712-SAM)

Asian Development BankSamoa
07

Institutional Assessment and Capacity Building of Vocational Training Institutes and Commerce Colleges for Agribusiness Curriculum

Resource Monitoring and Development Group (RMDG)Pakistan
08

Barani Village Development Project: Project Monitoring System

BVDP, Government of the Punjab / IFADPakistan
09

FATA Rural Development Project (ADB TA No. 33268-01)

FATA Secretariat / Agri Systems UKPakistan
10

Monitoring of Potato Post-Harvest Training in District Swat (USAID FIRMS)

Chemonics InternationalPakistan
11

Pakistan Agriculture Value Chain Assessment

USAID PakistanPakistan
12

Peach Project in Swat

SME Business Support Fund, Ministry of FinancePakistan
13

Baluchistan Small Scale Irrigation Project

World BankPakistan
14

Agribusiness Finance Development (ADB 2171)

Asian Development BankPakistan
15

Second Baluchistan Resource Management (BRM-II)

Asian Development BankPakistan
16

Horticulture Promotion Project (PHP)

Deutsche Welthungerhilfe / German Agro ActionPakistan
17

Integrated Hill Farming Development Project

World BankPakistan
18

Agribusiness Development Project

ADB / MINFALPakistan
19

Food Security and Livelihood Programmes

FAO, UNDP and World BankPakistan
20

Livestock and Dairy Development Projects

FAO, UNDP and European UnionPakistan
21

Water Management and Soil Conservation Projects (Baluchistan and Mardan SCARP)

FAO / UNDPPakistan

Let’s grow a more productive agriculture sector.

Talk to AGRICON about agribusiness, livestock and dairy, horticulture, food security and farmer training.