The sharply rising prices for flour have led us to acquire a large plot of land near Skardu to be used for wheat cultivation. In the spring, natural fertilizer was applied, followed by sowing. In the summer, the wheat was harvested, with the yield being far higher than expected. Afterwards, corn (maize) was planted, which was harvested in the autumn. It is used as animal feed over the winter.

For irrigation, we have installed a solar-powered water pump that brings groundwater to the surface.

Wheat field in the upper Braldo Valley at around 3 000 m above sea level

Wheat is harvested by hand

The diet is very unbalanced and consists mainly of chapati and salted butter tea