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Program

Improving Dates Productivity and Profitability

Sindh, Pakistan

Dates Dost

Mobile No: 0300 3183260Farm Location: Goth Manghio Khan Chandio, Tando Masti,

Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Abdul Karim Chandio

Chandia Dates Farm

I am very grateful to USAID. A positive change has come in my farming practices because of them. Now with the use of latest tools and equipment, I save both time and effort. My income has also increased owing to reduction in losses. Thanks to USAID.

Mobile No: 0344 3183176Farm Location: Goth Haji Saifal, Jani Bur’rro, Kot

Deeji, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Shamsuddin Morejo

Shams Dates Farm

USAID has helped in mitigating our difficulties. By improving our crop yield and its quality, USAID has enabled us to compete in the market.

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Mobile No: 0300 3728437Farm Location: Goth Meerak, Sobho Dairo, Hingorja,


Rashid Rabbani

Hanjraah Dates Farm

We had no idea that the Solar Tunnel Dryer is such an effective equipment for drying Dates. It not only saves time but the produce is of much better quality and we can sell Dates at a good price in the market. USAID by improvising this tool, has done a tremendous job.

Mobile No: 0331 3069040Farm Location: Pari Wahan, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Shakeel Ahmed

Shakeel Dates Farm

I have been in this business for many years but I had never expected the utility of such small tools will help expand my business at a larger scale. USAID has won the hearts of Dates farmers by providing tools and equipment for an improved fruit quality and better farm management.


Salimullah Memon

Salimullah Dates Farm

We appreciate USAID’s efforts in bringing a progressive change into our farming. I find the Iron-made Handcarts very useful, as they provide speedy and effortless transportation of Dates on my farm.

Mobile No: 0303 3227285Farm Location: Goth Bhur’grri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Shafi Muhammad Gabol

Gabol Dates Farm

We appreciate the support USAID provided to the farmers through these interventions. The tools and equipment provided such as Solar Tunnel Dryer, Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tables, Orchard Boom Sprayer, PPEs, Plastic Crates and Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets etc, prove to be immensely useful for our farming. This is indeed a valuable treasure for the Dates farmers and an unprecedented contribution by USAID to this sector.

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Saifullah Memon

Saif Dates Farm

We have received on-farm technical training and farming tools and equipment from USAID which has not only improved our Dates business but also brought a positive change in our lives.

Mobile No: 0300 3115211Farm Location: Goth Bhur’grri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Sadaruddin Phulpoto

Al-Badar Fruit Farm

I wanted to compete in the global market because of the well placed recognition of Pakistani Dates. But because of the traditional method of drying – inclusion of impurities such as soil, remains of leaves, twigs and bird-droppings – it used to bring down the quality of our Dates. We are thankful to USAID for the provision of Solar Tunnel Dryer, which has resolved all these issues.

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Mobile No: 0306 3628789Farm Location: Goth Raza Muhammad, Loang Faqeer, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Muhammad Ashraf

Ashraf Dates Farm

There is no denying the fact that USAID's assistance program has changed our way of farming, all together. Our traditional farming methods have been replaced by new and effective tools, equipment and techniques. My earnings have increased manifolds because of the improved efficiency and productivity. Now I'm able to spend more time with my family.

Mobile No: 0300 3103917Farm Location: Goth Tramohi, Kandhra, Rohrri,

Sukkur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Qamaruddin Ujjan

Ujjan Dates Farm

Undoubtedly, USAID has changed our lives by providing us with new farming tools and equipment which has helped improve our Dates farming. We believe that in future this technical support will boost the farmers’ production and we will earn more profit without any extra effort.

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Mazharuddin Memon

Mazhar Dates Farm

The tools and equipment provided by USAID specially Solar Tunnel Dryer has proved to be very useful. Earlier, we used to dry our Dates under the sun, which would affect the quality of Dates. Thanks to USAID, the new method of drying Dates with Solar Tunnel Dryer saves us from losses. All other tools and equipment are also very useful for enhancing our capacity.

Mobile No: 0333 7580972Farm Location: Goth Phaat, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Azizullah Phulpoto

Al-Aziz Fruit Farm

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We thank USAID for providing us modern tools and equipment. Solar Tunnel Dryer helps us get better and impurity-free yield which in turn helps us receive better market price for our Dates. Due to the support and adopting these tools and equipment, we feel more comfortable and our production will increase day by day.

Mobile No: 0300 3125969Farm Location: Daao Goth, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Zameer Ahmed

Zameer Ahmed Dates Farm

USAID made us economically strong and enabled us to produce our crops in a better way. The assistance in the shape of tools and equipment such as Solar Tunnel Dryer, Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tables etc are very much beneficial and helpful. We are very thankful to USAID for enabling us to earn and save more.


Qadeerullah Memon

Memon Dates Farm

Thanks to USAID specially for providing us toots and equipment like Solar Tunnel Dryer etc. Every implement has its own utility and output. Before these interventions, one-fourth of our produce used to be wasted because of pests and diseases. The Orchard Boom Sprayer has saved us from this loss.

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Mobile No: 0306 3663399Farm Location: Goth Haji Abdul Sattar Phulpoto,

Hussainabad, Kot Deeji, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Ataullah Phulpoto

Hussainabad Fruit Farm

We feel highly grateful to USAID for their support, and the tools and equipment provided by them have brought a revolution in our way of farming. We used to follow the old and conventional ways for harvesting, storage and open air drying process but after getting the guidance and technical help of USAID, now we can say, we are modern farmers and getting benefits out of our farms in a much better way.

Mobile No: 0300 3146494Farm Location: Pari Wahan, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Bilawaluddin Memon

Bilawal Dates Farm

USAID has been providing us technical assistance to get maximum benefits from our farms and to use modern tools and equipment since the last two years. The Orchard Boom Sprayer protects our trees from diseases and Solar Tunnel Dryer has changed the old method of drying Dates. We appreciate the efforts of USAID for providing such useful tools and equipment.

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Mobile No: 0300 8178907Farm Location: Garrho Goth, Kandhra, Rohrri, Sukkur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Khan Muhammad

Khan Muhammad Dates Farm

I am very pleased to mention here that with the support and assistance of USAID, my farm can be compared with any modern Date palm farm in Sindh. The tools and equipment have increased my capacity, benefits and profit. This is what USAID with modern technology has brought, as a positive change in the lives of farmers.

Mobile No: 0300 8314588Farm Location: Naya Goth, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Manzoor Ahmed Memon

Memon Dates Farm

I am a farmer who is getting many benefits like diseases and pests free high-grade produce - available to me because of USAID support. The Solar Tunnel Dryer and other tools and equipment have enabled me to sell my Dates for a better price. I am thankful to this support and guidance. I used old and traditional ways in the past, that was very time consuming. Now with the help of modern tools and equipment, I produce and earn more than in the past.

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Fareedullah Memon

Fareedullah Farm House

The wonderful tools and equipment provided to us by USAID have turned around our farming practices. USAID is helping us for the last two years. We have learned a lot because of their guidance, tools and equipment. The growth of our crop has increased to a level which is remarkable and now we are implementing all those useful technologies provided by USAID. These tools and equipment changed the whole process and the results are wonderful when we get more profit than in the past.

Mobile No: 0336 3362031Farm Location: Goth Thatt, Kandhra, Rohrri, Sukkur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Hussain Bukhsh

Bukhsh Dates Farm

We are thankful to USAID that they provided us Solar Tunnel Dryer for drying our Dates. We have experienced the new tools and equipment for the first time in our lives. The result was much better than our expectations. We were able to dry our Dates within 3 days and the fruit we got after drying was clean and free from impurities. As a result, we can sell the Dates for a good price. We save time because of Plastic Crates, Plastic Tables and Iron-made Handcarts.

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Mobile No: 0302 3104620Farm Location: Waas Goth, National Highway, Theiri,


Taj Muhammad

Taj Dates Farm

USAID has made possible what appeared impossible to us. We had no idea that the infinite treasure of sunlight could be used this efficiently. With guidance, proper information and modern tools and equipment, we are now able to improve our fruit quality.

Mobile No: 0300 3120067Farm Location: Layari, Kot Deeji, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Niaz Ali Shah

Jilani Fruit Farm

My Dates farm is producing a much better yield with the help of new tools and equipment provided by USAID since the last two years. All the tools and equipment have there own value and use, which gives efficient result in shape of fast and beneficial production. By using all tools and equipment our progress has improved and capacity is enhanced. Because of good product now the commission agents cannot undermine us and we get good prices for our produce. We feel confident about our product and can handle all the processes with ease.

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Mobile No: 0306 3637432Farm Location: Goth Ghulam Mustafa Kandhar, Near

Faiz Wah, Tuniya Pull, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Manzoor Hussain Kandhar

Tuniya Pull Dates Farm

The performance of Solar Tunnel Dryer provided by USAID is amazing. By using this equipment we got cleaner Dates. The technology, tools and equipment enabled me to compete in the market. We are thankful to USAID for helping us to make the real change in our farming practices. After two years, I personally feel the difference, how this support and modern ways enhanced my capacity and productivity.


Ovais Ahmed

Ovais Dates Farm

Our work has become easier and fast-paced because of the latest technical information, tools and equipment provided to us by USAID. Because of the Aluminum Ladder, the risk of climbing the tree and getting injured has gone. The Orchard Boom Sprayer has enabled us to protect our trees from pests attacks and diseases at all times. Iron-made Handcarts have made it convenient and time-efficient for us to move Dates from one place to another. These tools have made the things easier to get better than the desired results.

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Nisar Ahmed

Nisar Dates Farm

We had no idea that there can be equipment like the Solar Tunnel Dryer which will save our time and increases our profit margins. The benefits of other tools and equipment such as Plastic Tables, Plastic Crates, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets and Iron-made Handcarts etc, cannot be denied. The tools and equipment provided by USAID, brought a positive change. We are hopeful for our future. And with the help of new techniques and modern agricultural ways, we will be able to improve the quality of our Dates and thereby will get better prices.

Mobile No: 0333 7140930Farm Location: Goth Haji Rasool Bukhsh Dayo,

Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Nazeer Ahmed Dayo

Nazeer Ahmed Dates Farm

USAID is a blessing in disguise for us, not only have they provided us with technical training but, tools and equipment like Solar Tunnel Dryer are very beneficial to ensure the quality of the Dates. It is a real help to the Dates farmers belonging to the remote areas of Sindh. My feelings after using all these tools and equipment are that I am getting the benefits that I have never seen before.

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Mobile No: 0300 3143808Farm Location: Goth Shah Waryal, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Sualeh Bhutto

Azam Dates Farm

Our Dates production and its quality has exponentially increased because of the use of Solar Tunnel Dryer, Iron-made Handcarts, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets and Orchard Boom Sprayer provided by USAID. There is a significant reduction in our losses which were inevitable in the past. Thank you USAID.


Hanifullah Memon s/o Hizbullah Memon

Hizbullah Dates Farm

High quality produce is being obtained because of the Solar Tunnel Dryer which has the ability to dry tons of Dates and secure better prices in the marketplace. Other tools and equipment such as Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tables, Orchard Boom Sprayer, Plastic Crates, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets, Iron-made Handcarts, PPEs and technical advisory services provided by USAID have brought a revolutionary change in the capacity of Dates farmers.

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Mobile No: 0300 8313732Farm Location: Goth Khairpur, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Salahuddin Phulpoto

Al-Ghazi Fruit Farm

The quality and quantity of the yield has been improved manifolds by using tools and equipment like Solar Tunnel Dryer, Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets, Iron-made Handcarts and the PPEs. The traditional methods of Dates farming have been replaced by modern methods and the credit goes to USAID.


Jameel Ahmed Memon

Jameel Dates Farm

I appreciate USAID for providing a complete solution package for the Dates farmers. They have not only provided us the tools and equipment but also supported us by enhancing our skills and capacity. This is how the old, out-dated farming has entered into a new era. Thank you USAID.

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Mobile No: 0300 3120344Farm Location: Goth Haji Punjal, Sathio Wah, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Ishaq Morejo

Morejo Fruit Farm

I am very grateful to USAID for giving me an opportunity to learn and adopt modern techniques of Dates farming. Their practical support since the last two years has enabled me to increase my revenue. The in-kind and technical support of USAID has helped me progress towards a better future.

Mobile No: 0300 9318343Farm Location: P.O Jaskani, Kot Deeji, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Ghulam Qasim Jaskani

Jaskani Fruit Farm

With the use of Solar Tunnel Dryer we get cleaner output for a better price as compared to the price we would receive for our yield in the past. We learned the new skills and adopted best practices of Dates farming with the help of USAID. Especially, with the use of Orchard Boom Sprayer we can now protect our crop from many diseases and pests.

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Mobile No: 0301 3410650Farm Location: Near Theiri By-pass, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Ahsanullah Memon

Ahsan Dates Farm

USAID is assisting us for the last two years in upgrading our Dates farms. Because of their technical support and provision of tools and equipment, the quality of our produce has increased, and prosperity has come in the lives of my family. This economic stability will enable me to raise my family in a better way.

Mobile No: 0333 7191349Farm Location: Garrho Goth, Kandhra, Rohrri, Sukkur.Dates Variety: Aseel

Zameer Junejo

Korro Khan Dates Farm

USAID has made us economically strong and enabled us to meet the challenges of our businesses. I have effectively utilized the tools and equipment provided by USAID to increase the produce of my farm. I would specially like to mention the importance of the use of Aluminum Ladder, Iron-made Handcarts and Solar Tunnel Dryer.

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Mobile No: 0321 3632600Farm Location: Near Jamia Masjid, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Anees Ahmed

Anees Ahmed Farm House

Two years ago when USAID came to us, we were unable to realize the importance of the tools, equipment and technology provided by them and the radical changes in our farming practices. We are happy as this assistance has enabled us to effectively use the Solar Tunnel Dryer, Plastic Tables, Plastic Crates and Iron-made Handcarts to increase our productivity and make more profit.

Mobile No: 0345 3926868

Farm Location: Dargah Loang Faqeer, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Faqeer Sher Ali

Ullab Date Palm Farm

All the tools and equipment provided by USAID such as Solar Tunnel Dryer, Plastic Crates, Plastic Tables, Iron-made Handcarts, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets, Orchard Boom Sprayer and Aluminum Ladder are like miracles in Dates farming. Moreover, the skills we learned are valuable and result-oriented. This all means less risk, less effort and more yield leading to more profits. Thanks to USAID.

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Basharat Ahmed

Basharat Dates Farm

USAID has been helping us since the last two years. In this short period of time we have learned and achieved a lot by adopting new methods of Dates farming. By utilizing all the tools and equipment provided by USAID, we have increased our skills, capacity and productivity. We have achieved so much that we could never even imagine.

Mobile No: 0300 3143622Farm Location: Near Scrap Drainage, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Abdul Haleem Memon

Zamindar Dates Products Farm

Dates farming has never been such a rewarding agribusiness in our area before the interventions of USAID. Earlier, we were facing huge losses because of the diseases, wastage of Dates during harvesting and drying process, but now with the help of USAID we have learned and adopted modern Dates farming techniques to overcome such losses. We are happy that they supported us with tools and equipment as well as their guidance.

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Mobile No: 0300 3254810Farm Location: Goth Kangaani, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Qazi Zakariya

Qazi Zakariya Dates Farm

We used to follow the conventional way of climbing up Date palm trees – harvesting and throwing the Dates on the ground, drying in open air and carrying in gunny bags. Now we have Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets, Iron-made Handcarts and Solar Tunnel Dryer and all this has increased both the quality and quantity of my produce. This means we save time and money. Thanks to USAID for introducing us with all these modern farming tools, equipment and techniques.

Mobile No: 0300 3784379Farm Location: Near Scrap Drainage, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Ahsanullah Memon

Ahsanullah Dates Farm

USAID has been supporting us since the last two years. This support has been quite beneficial for me and my family due to an increased income and reduction in losses. I have been able to improve my Dates farming due to this support from USAID.

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Mobile No: 0300 3116010Farm Location: Adjacent Red Palace Hotel, Salimabad,


Kaleemullah Memon

Kaleemullah Dates Farm

The credit goes to USAID for taking such an amazing initiative that has turned our lives towards happiness and prosperity. The farming tools and equipment such as Solar Tunnel Dryer, Aluminum Ladder, Plastic Tables, Orchard Boom Sprayer, PPEs, Plastic Crates, Plastic Tarpaulin Sheets, Iron-made Handcarts and technology provided by USAID have revolutionized the Dates Farming.

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Mobile No: 0300 3112676Farm Location: Goth Haji Rasool Bukhsh Dayo, Theiri, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Zameer Ahmed Dayo

USAID has made an unbelievable intervention that has accelerated our productivity and enhanced the capacity of Dates farmers. It is really a positive change in our farming practices brought by USAID, which has made us economically strong. The assistance provided to us is unforgettable, Thank you USAID.

Zameer Ahmed Dates Farm

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Mobile No: 0300 5775302Farm Location: Al-Makkah Rice Mill, National

Highway, Pannu Aaqil, SukkurDates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Jamal Deen Saangi

Jamal Dates Farm

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Mobile No: 0321 5540009Farm Location: Goth Goondar’rro, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Talib Dharejo c/o Uzma Ameen

Dharejo Fruit Farm

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The owner of this Dates farm is the only female owned farm that has partnered with USAID's Dates program. I appreciate her for partnering with USAID. The program has helped me improve my farming practices for better farm management. The trainings, tools and equipment provided by USAID have helped us make our farm the best of managed farms in the entire village. Other farmers of the village now approach me to get guidance on managing their farms in a similar way.

USAID has assisted us to replace the conventional way of Dates drying methods by introducing the improvised Solar Tunnel Dryer. All the farming tools and equipment help us to get cleaner and high quality produce. We see the partnership with USAID going a long way.

Moar Khan Mahar

Mahar Fruit Farm

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Mobile No: 0301 8314895Farm Location: Garrhi Mori, Khairpur.Dates Variety: Aseel, Karbalai

Dates Processing

SMEs

Earlier, it would take several days to dry the Dates in the sun. It was quite a laborious task. Thanks to USAID - for the provision of Solar Tunnel Dryer, now the activity can be completed within no time.

Mobile No: 0333 2481701Location: Near Byco Fuel Station, Main Super

Highway, Karamabad, Khairpur.

Muhammad Ali Fecto

Supreme International

Description aboutDates Processing

SMEs

USAID has helped me integrate and improve the production processes which are clearly reflected in the quality and quantity of my production output. The motivation of participation in this program has led me to improve the infrastructure of my production unit. The buyers are also enthusiastic at getting better quality products which has been further ensured by USAID with the provision of a Cold Store and X-ray Machine for my production unit.

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Mobile No: 0300 2007767Location: Near Theiri By-Pass, Theiri, Khairpur

Muhammad Anis

Sardar Foods

Mobile No: 0300 9310936Location: Near Theiri By-Pass, Theiri, Khairpur.

Mujeebullah Memon

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Nadeem Dates Factory

The USAID Dates program is providing technical and in-kind assistance to my Dates processing unit, with technical training conducted for my workforce both in food safety awareness as well as enhancing marketing skills and developing linkages. With the provision of Cold Store and X-ray Machine, our Dates processing unit in Pakistan will reach to a higher level of export marketing.

USAID has supported us by providing technical training on food safety awareness and export marketing. The training has proved to be quite beneficial for us and helped us develop better market linkages. We are certain that by the provision of Cold Store and X-ray machine we would be able to produce better Dates products for the international market.

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