Premium Sourcing
Sources and supplies premium quality animals from smallholder farmers.
Sustaining Livelihoods.
Nourishing Communities.
Quality livestock, fair prices, and ethical meat — connecting farmers with conscientious consumers.
Introduction to Rizq Breeds
Who Are We?
Rizq Breeds is a social business supporting sustainable livelihoods for livestock farmers – primarily women – by providing quality livestock, veterinary services, training, and connecting them with conscientious consumers in the market. This is done through:
Veterinary Care
Provides inputs, feed, and veterinary care to improve yields
Fair Buy-Back
Buys back animals during Qurbani season at fair prices.
Ethical Distribution
Operates ethical meat distribution to food-insecure families.
Problem Statement
Pakistan’s livestock sector contributes significantly to rural livelihoods, yet small-scale farmers face:
Limited Access
Limited access to quality breeds and veterinary services.
Climate Vulnerability
Vulnerability to climate shocks like floods and droughts.
Middlemen Exploitation
Exploitation by middlemen, resulting in poor market returns.
No Direct Linkages
Lack of direct consumer linkages for fair pricing.
This disconnect not only traps farmers in poverty but also limits consumer access to ethically sourced, high-quality meat, especially during high-demand periods like Eid-ul-Adha. Rizq Breeds bridges these gaps by creating a farmer-to-consumer value chain that is traceable, dignified, and socially impactful.
Our Beginnings
Inception Story
The idea for Rizq Breeds grew from Rizq’s long-standing work with smallholder farmers through the Kisaan Dost Program and sustainable agriculture initiatives. While supporting farmers after the 2022 floods, the Rizq team saw an opportunity: livestock not only provides food but is a form of financial security for rural families. By integrating livestock development into Rizq’s social business model, we could:
Provide farmers with quality animals and feed.
Guaranteed buy-back arrangement.
Channel meat to underserved communities throughethical, Shariah-compliant systems.
Bring forth the real potential of the livestock industry throughethical commercial sales.
The result: Rizq Breeds — a mission-driven livestock enterprise sustaining both livelihoods and nutrition.
Value Propositions
For Farmers
Fair prices, access to premium breeds, inputs, and veterinary care.
For Consumers
High-quality, Shariah-compliant meat with social impact.
For Donors & CSR Partners
A transparent, dignified way to support rural livelihoods and meat access.