In the quiet village of Kaanwala, tucked away in Union Council Noorpur Manjhuwala, District Rajanpur, Punjab, Muhammad Ameen Hora spent eight long years depending on cotton farming to feed his family of eleven. But over time, his once-reliable livelihood became increasingly fragile. Erratic weather, pest infestations, and devastating floods ravaged his fields year after year, turning farming into a fight for survival.

Just when hope began to dwindle, support arrived from PPAF under its Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience Project. As part of this initiative, Ameen received high-quality, early sowing cotton seeds especially selected to thrive despite shifting weather patterns. Alongside the seed, he received hands-on training and field-level guidance on timely sowing, integrated pest management, efficient irrigation, and balanced use of fertilizers.

For the first time, Ameen sowed his crop in March, two months earlier than usual on 5 acres of land. The results were promising, each plant produced 30 to 40 flowers and 10 to 15 healthy balls, showing strong resistance to pests and unpredictable weather. In the first picking, he harvested 6 maunds per acre, and if favorable conditions continue, the total yield is expected to exceed 30 maunds per acre by the end of the picking season in late November 2025.

Today, Ameen’s fields stand tall not just with cotton, but with renewed hope and stability. With timely support and climate-smart farming, his struggle has become a story of resilience, growth, and a more secure future.