Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Kowardu, a densely populated and fertile village located along the banks of the Indus River, lies just half an hour from Skardu City. Despite its agricultural potential, farmers struggled with traditional farming methods and inadequate facilities for drying their produce. Fruits like apricots, grapes, apples, and pears, alongside vegetables such as onions, […]
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Nestled in the breathtaking Tarkati Valley of Kharmang District, Gilgit-Baltistan, the Stunchuli Farmers’ Cooperative Society has revolutionized local agriculture and improved farmers’ livelihoods. Previously grappling with low productivity, outdated techniques, and financial instability, farmers relied on apricot production, livestock, and staple crops, but faced exploitation by middlemen offering minimal rates. Support and […]
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan – Yasmeen, a 44-year-old resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, lives with her family of five. A local college graduate, unable to work full-time due to family commitments. Yasmeen practiced traditional vegetable farming, but the yield from these methods was insufficient to sell in local markets and barely met her family’s domestic needs. She lacked […]