UCA
Media Source: The Neutral (Pakistan)
Date: 18 December 2024
Greenhouse farming is indeed proving to be a game-changer for farmers in Chitral, Pakistan, particularly in areas with harsh weather conditions that limit traditional farming to a short growing season. Sardarz Khan’s experience in the Khot valley highlights how greenhouses offer a solution to overcome such challenges,
Greenhouse farming is indeed proving to be a game-changer for farmers in Chitral, Pakistan, particularly in areas with harsh weather conditions that limit traditional farming to a short growing season. Sardarz Khan’s experience in the Khot valley highlights how greenhouses offer a solution to overcome such challenges, allowing for year-round vegetable production even in freezing temperatures. This practice not only ensures a steady income by selling fresh produce but also reduces reliance on expensive market purchases. The support from organisations like the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is crucial in enabling farmers to establish greenhouses, and Khan’s success story underscores the positive impact on his economic stability. By growing seedlings like tomatoes, onions, and chilies commercially, he has increased both his household income and the sustainability of his farming practices.