HERAT CITY (Pajhwok): Agriculture and livestock officials in western Herat province say that ostrich farming is on the rise in the province due to being the most profitable business with low costs.
Khalil Ahmad Behmensh, in charge of livestock and animal health in Herat agriculture department, told Pajhwok Afghan News that there were five ostrich farms active in the province.
He said that apart from meat, the bird’s egg, skin and oil of ostrich were used in making garments.
However, he said that no assistance was given to ostrich farmers in terms of training and other areas.
“Unfortunately no . . .
