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Climate Resilience through Horticultural Interventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Project Code: GR-005

Fund Implementing Partner: Agriculture Department KP, Forest Wildlife & Livestock Government of KP

Project Profile

Grant Implementation Signing Date

25th July,2022

Project Start Date

25th July,2022

Project End Date

31st December,2024

Completion Time (Duration)

31st December,2024

Thematic Area: Climate Change

Plan: ESRI

Entity: Public

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Indicators

Achievement

1. Climate proof existing horticulture and promote food security Establishment of Modern Orchards (Fruits, Dates)

2975 Hectares of orchard/forest area under sustainable forest management practices.
2510 Acres Land area laid out under fruit orchard to be strengthened.
682,000 Number of plants to be provided for the establishment of fruit orchards.
123 Number of solar system installed for 186 high efficiency irrigation system (HEIS).

2. Restore degraded lands and shift toward climate smart horticultural production

Wild Olive Plants Grafting
500,000 Number of wild olive plants to be grafted into Fruit Bearing Olive to Enhance Olive Oil Production (reduce biotic pressure on natural forests in KP 10 Number of VDc formulated

3. Saffron Cultivation

Over an area of 30 acres on private arable and waste lands.
300 persons engaged on daily wage basis to establish Saffron plants
10% livelihood opportunities generated for women under grafting and Saffron cultivation

4. Build capacity and value chains

12 ToTs & 06 exposure visits (Experts, Farmers & Nurseryman) at National level conducted.
13 events conducted. 325 individuals trained
strengthen 10 acres of fruit nurseries in public sector by agriculture research sector 20 acres of government fruit nurseries farms by agriculture extension
Strengthen.30 public/150 private nurseries
105 trainings conducted for farming community & 21 for Nuseryman.
726 green jobs created

Funding Ratio :

In the line with NDRMF’s aim and outputs, the proposed project is designed to better project and enhance the resillience of Communities vulnerable to the negative impacts of multiple natural hazards.

100%-NDRMF Share

0%-FIP Share

Project Size: Large

0 M PKR

Total Project Cost

Status :

Ongoing

Project Success Story on Saffron

Initiatives in Climate Change

Facilitation in Carbon Markets Initiatives
Providing Green livelihoods by Projects
Promoting Nature Based Solutions for Ecosystem Restoration
Urban Plantation to compensate heat waves and make roads green
Mangroves Plantation to reduce Seawater Intrusion
Grafting on more than one lac of wild olives to make them fruit-bearing olives
Cultivation of Saffron as a High-Value Crop for farmers
Orchard plantation across 5,700 acres

Project Objective

Enhance Climate Resilience: The project aims to contribute to climate resilience by establishing model orchards across the province. These orchards will include a variety of fruits such as apple, stone fruits, pear, citrus, persimmon, mango, litchi, avocado, hazelnut, cherry, walnuts, pecan nut, olive, and dates.

Efficient Utilization of Wastelands: The project intends to utilize potential arable and cultivable wastelands by introducing olive grafting and saffron cultivation in these areas.

Diversify Livelihood Options: One of the primary goals is to diversify livelihood options for local communities. This will be achieved through value chain development in post-harvest processing, capacity building of farmers and nursery owners, and strengthening of Germplasm Units to improve the quality of saplings and seeds in the province.

Integration of Private Fruit Nursery Farms: The project seeks to integrate private fruit nursery farms into the production of certified saplings, promoting a standardized and quality-controlled approach to horticulture.

Value Addition Facilities: To improve postharvest practices, the project aims to integrate value addition facilities for clusters of model orchards.

Increase Olive Oil Production: By introducing olive grafting and enhancing olive oil production, the project aims to reduce the biotic pressure on natural forests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while also contributing to local livelihood diversification.

Improve the Natural Environment: The project strives to make contributions to the overall improvement of the natural environment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Capacity Building: Capacity building initiatives for the farming community, forest-dependent communities, staff, and private nurserymen will be conducted. This training will focus on various aspects, including olive, saffron, fruit orchard management, fruit plants nurseries' operations, processing, and marketing.

In summary, the project aims to establish model orchards, promote efficient land use, support local communities, enhance horticultural practices, and contribute to the improvement of the natural environment and overall climate resilience in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Project Outcome

Model orchards establishment of apple, stone fruits, pear, citrus, persimmon, mango, litchi, avocado, hazelnut, cherry, walnuts, pecan nut, dates etc.
Integration of private fruit nursery farms into production of certified saplings
Integration of value addition facilities for clusters of model orchards for postharvest.
Introduction of olive grafting and saffron cultivation for efficient utilization of potential arable and cultivable wastelands.
To enhance olive oil production in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa vis-à-vis reducing foreign exchange spent on import of edible oil.
To diversify livelihood options for local communities & reduce biotic pressure on Natural Forests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Project Benefits

Increased income for farmers through value addition practices and reduced post-harvest losses.
New orchards like Avocado and Hazelnuts open up lucrative markets, boosting farmers' income.
Implementation of scientific agricultural practices minimizes financial burdens and water losses, contributing to environmental objectives.
Economic Benefits:

Reduction in post-harvest losses leads to economic gains.
Export potential for horticultural produce, generating foreign exchange for the region.
Social Benefits:

Strengthened human resources empower farmers with better decision-making and trust.
Adoption of modern agriculture trends improves farmers' status and profitability.
Enhanced socio-economic status elevates living standards for rural communities.
Increased profitability and competition foster prosperity among farmers.
Project supports poverty alleviation efforts, especially in rural areas.
Promotes judicious use of agricultural inputs for sustainable practices.

Geographical Coverage

Project Gallery

Interventions	Province	District	Project Site
1. Orchards Establishment (Fruits / Dates) and maintenance	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
2. Fence (1-5 acre)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
3. High Efficiency Irrigation System (HEIS) (1-5 acres orchard)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
4. Solar System for HEIS (1-5 acres orchard)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
5. Strengthening of Already Established Grading Units (FSCs Kabal & Matta Swat)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
6. Strengthening of Already Established Pack Houses (MFSC Nowshera & Haripur)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	7 Division of KP
7. Grafting of wild Olive in Region-I	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
8. Grafting of wild Olive in Region-II	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
9. Grafting of wild Olive in Region-III	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
10. Maintenance of Grafted olive in Region-I	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
11. Maintenance of Grafted olive in Region-II	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
12. Maintenance/ of Grafted olive in Region-III	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
13. Capacity Building of Local Community	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
14. Mobilization of VDCs	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
15. Monitoring by FP&M	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
16. Bud wood purchase @ Rs 5/budwood	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
17. Establishment of Demonstration plots of Saffron	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
18. 1st year maintenance	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
19. Exposure visits to Saffron Production & Markets	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Bajawar
20. Capacity Building (ToT)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
21. Capacity Building (Farmers)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
22. Capacity Building (Nurserymen)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
23. Intra Provincial Travelling Seminar	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
24. Strengthening of Nursery (Public Sector)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
25. Maintenance of Nursery (Public Sector)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
26. Strengthening of Private Nurseries	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
27. Strengthening of GPU's (Development Cost)	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat
28. Estab. of Value Addition Units for Small Farmers	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	Settled/merged Districts KP	Peshawar, Khyber, Charsada, Mardan & Kohat

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Project Description

The project is conceived to optimally utilize the potential of sub-tropical forestry resources, arable and cultivable private/ communal wastelands. Under this project intervention graft wood of certified, high yielding improved existing varieties will be grafted on wild olives growing in suitable localities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A total of 0.645 million wild olive plants growing on suitable and accessible sites on private and communal wastelands of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will be grafted during the first year of the project with proper maintenance as per provision of the PC-I.

The intervention is aimed at conversion of wild olives growing wild and scattered subjected to severe biotic & climatic conditions as such, provision of conducive and favorable growth conditions in the shape of adequate maintenance-watering, pruning, fertilization and upkeep is inevitable to be afforded under the project. This will help facilitate success of the intervention being planned for olives growing in wild conditions.

Contact Person

Muhammad Fawad Hayat

Deputy General Manager

Tel: +92 345 8944449 Head: Climate Change Email: fawad.hayat@ndrmf.pk

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Climate Resilience through Horticultural Interventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa