DASCAS operates from a modern, integrated facility spanning 6,000 square meters in Mahmood Raqi, Kapisa Province. Our infrastructure is designed to support end-to-end agricultural value chain activities—from seed processing and food production to training and storage—with a special emphasis on sustainability, gender inclusivity, and renewable energy integration.
Headquarters & Facility
Location: Mahmood Raqi, Kapisa Province
Total area: 6,000 m²
Key Features:
- Solar-powered electrical systems
- Gender-segregated workspaces and training facilities to accommodate cultural norms
- Secure storage for inputs, equipment, and produce
- On-site processing and packaging units
Seed Processing Unit (350 m²)
Key Features:
- Certified seed cleaner unit: Capacity of 5 MT/hour
- Seed processing hall: For grading, treating, and packaging
- Storage stockrooms: Climate-controlled spaces for wheat and soybean seeds
- Tagging and packaging room: Equipped with automated weighing, tagging, and bagging systems
- Quality control lab: For germination tests and seed health monitoring
- Solar integration: Solar panels powering processing machinery and lighting systems
Soybean Processing Unit (400 m²)
Key Features:
- Soybean storage: Secure, pest-resistant silos with 200 MT capacity
- Processing hall: For oil extraction, flour milling, and animal feed production
- Packaging section: Hygienic packaging of soy flour, oil, and fortified blends
- Solar applications: Solar thermal systems for oil processing and electricity for machinery
Training Center & Showroom (230 m²)
Key Features:
- Training hall: Capacity for 100+ participants; equipped with audio-visual aids
- Demonstration area: Live displays of irrigation systems, greenhouses, beehives, and solar technologies
- Showroom: Display of agricultural inputs, tools, and products available for sale
- Women-friendly space: Separate training sessions and childcare support for female participants
- Solar-powered: Lighting and ventilation powered by renewable energy
Nurseries & Greenhouse Complex
Key Features:
- Mother Stock Nursery (MSN): Produces 1 million+ certified fruit saplings annually
- Greenhouse tunnels: Used for vegetable sapling production and off-season cultivation
- Solar-powered irrigation: Drip systems powered by solar water pumps
- Women’s involvement: Training and employment opportunities in grafting and nursery management
Livestock & Poultry Units
Key Features:
- Poultry section: Rearing sheds for layer chickens; solar-powered lighting and heating
- Goat and dairy unit: Improved breeds with veterinary care facilities
- Milk processing area: Small-scale pasteurization and packaging; solar chillers for storage
- Women-managed: Designed for easy access and management by women beneficiaries
Flour Mill & Fortification Unit (500 m²)
Key Features:
- Flour milling capacity: 3 MT/day
- Fortification section: Blending of soy flour (10%) with wheat flour (90%)
- Packaging: Hygienic packaging under the Nutriana brand
- Solar energy: Solar-powered milling and packaging equipment
Gender-Responsive Design
Key Features:
- Safe and comfortable workspaces for women
- Separate resting and prayer areas
- Childcare support during training sessions
- Easy access to water, sanitation, and energy-saving devices