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 […]
Danyore is a peaceful valley where farming is the primary source of livelihood for most families. For years, farmers worked hard on their land, yet production remained low, and incomes were barely enough to meet household needs. Despite their dedication, progress was limited, and many families struggled to move beyond subsistence farming. A turning point […]