THE GRAPE FARMER WHO LOVES WATCHING THINGS GROW

KYENPIYA Deshi had no thought of becoming a grape farmer until local demand for the grapes in her back garden pushed her to go ‘commercial.’ Now this lecturer in plant science is growing all kinds of fruit to satisfy huge local demand. Many people find it hard to believe that grapes grow well in Kyenpiya Deshi’s garden – until they see the picture of her holding the big bunch of big grapes. Deshi realised the potential in grape farming when people began stopping by to ask if they could buy her fruit.