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Notes fromthe high valleys.

No. 25

What Fair Pricing Really Means for a Himalayan Farmer

Fair pricing in Himalaya means paying farmers a living income, not a pittance. Rather than accepting prices fixed by intermediaries, we aim to share value. For example, Fairtrade cocoa programs...

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From Snow to Soil: A Day in the Life of a Himalayan Farmer

A Himalayan farmer’s daily routine is shaped by extreme seasons. In winter, families store 6–8 months of food in advance and rely on three-tiered fuel (dung cakes, firewood, kerosene) managed...

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Cold Pressed Oils

In recent few years, the interest in cold-pressed oils has increased because of many health benefits. Cold pressed is the traditional method of extracting oil from dried seeds or nuts...

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