South Waziristan, a province in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is not well known for its abundant fruit production and fertile fields. Historically, 88,000 tons of apples were produced here each year, meeting both domestic and foreign demand. However, farmers now face additional difficulties as a result of climate change, including reduced output and modifications to farming methods.
Malik Shehryar Wazir, a longtime apple orchard owner from Wana, is having a lot of problems. He claimed that his orchards had been destroyed by hailstorms and unexpected rainfall, and that the water table has fallen by 40 to 50 feet.
In the past, November was a time of extreme cold in our area, which was perfect for growing apples.
