A day in the life of a Woman Cotton Farmer
Meet Gulbahor Valieva, a 60-year-old cotton farmer from the Biokishovarz cooperative in Konibodom, Tajikistan. In this documentary, Gulbahor takes us through a day in her life, sharing her work in the fields, her women’s brigade, her family and the realities of cotton farming.
This International Cotton Day, meet Gulbahor Valieva, a 60-year-old cotton farmer from the Biokishovarz cooperative in Konibodom, Tajikistan. For almost 40 years, Gulbahor has started her mornings early- caring for her home, walking her fields and closely observing her crops. Her journey reflects the changing realities of cotton farming, from challenges in accessing markets and machinery to the opportunities that come through cooperation, knowledge and Fairtrade. In this documentary she takes us through a day in her life — her land, her work, her women’s brigade, her family and her hopes for the future. As we mark 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we celebrate the knowledge, skills and contribution of women farmers who are shaping agriculture and rural communities every day. Watch Gulbahor’s story and spend a day in her life.