At the milk gate

Litres and fat, written before the pour.

Herders and farmers in Chui and Issyk-Kul bring milk to village co-operatives. Each delivery's litres and fat reading are noted at the gate, along with the payment that clears it.

Gate reading

Litres and fat content are set down before the milk enters the tank.

Payments tied to deliveries

Each payment lists the delivery lines it covers.

Member's own statement

Members see every delivery of theirs and what is still owed.

Herd of cattle grazing on a mountain pasture below rocky peaks