The work of a kithul tree tapper is understated, at best. Our kithul farmers not only climb kithul trees twice a day to retrieve sap, but also put in the effort to respect the stoic tree that provides them with a livelihood.
A tree is prepared for tapping by using natural materials to create a ladder for the farmer to climb, and the inflorescence, also known as the flower, is primed for sap collection. Under the terminus of the flower is placed a container, which collects sap for half a day until the farmer makes the climb again to replace the container with another.
Filled containers are handed over by farmers to our sourcing company and they are adequately compensated for their efforts. One of our main goals at Agrideshiya is to give back to this community of kithul farmers by developing their lives and their families’ lives. We make sure that our remuneration rates are higher, in order to facilitate greater returns.