In Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, farming has long been a way of life, but for many years it brought limited returns. Poor post-harvest handling, lack of proper packing, and weak market access meant that a large portion of farmers’ produce never reached buyers in good condition. The Regional Farmers Cooperative Organization (RFCO) Chitral, established […]
In the mountainous region of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, where agriculture has long been part of daily life, smallholder farmers have traditionally relied on horticulture for their livelihoods. Apples, pears, and pomegranates thrive in the area’s cool climate, yet for many years, farmers struggled to earn fair returns from their hard work. The Regional […]
Farhana is a Board Member of the Five Star Women Farmers Cooperative, a cooperative in Sultanabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, established with support from the Agribusiness Support Fund (ASF) through the ETI project. Like many women in her village, Farhana began farming alongside her husband to support their household. Despite their hard work, meeting the daily needs […]