The Baltistan division in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan is renowned for its apricot production. Across its four districts, approximately 36 different varieties of apricots are cultivated. However, due to the fruit’s highly perishable nature, it cannot be transported fresh to distant markets within the country. To extend its shelf life, apricots are processed through […]
The COVID19 pandemic and the financial crisis caused severe liquidity issues in Sri Lanka making risks on the credit portfolios of the local SANASA cooperatives. The APFP-FO4A and ARISE programs, locally known as the ‘Smart Farmer’ project, enabled the cooperative managers and the leaders to support their members to improve their income through organized and […]
For our 2023 calendar, we featured some of the best entries from the “Young Farmers Open Letter Contest.” Download the calendar for a meaningful 365-day journey into the world of our young farmers! View or download the calendar below: