ASADABAD (Pajhwok): Nearly 10 thousands farmers and livestock owners received improved quality wheat seed, chemical fertilizer and animal food in eastern Kunar province, an official said on Thursday.
The assistance was provided by the World Food Program (WFP) to farmers and livestock owners in Asmar, Ghaziabad, Watapur, Chapadara, Narang, Sarkano, Sawkai and Khas Kunar districts.
Provincial agriculture and livestock director Mullah Ezzatullah Hidayat told Pajhwok Afghan News that 4000 farmers were provided improved seed and chemical fertilizer in the eight districts.
Each farmer received 50kg of seed and 50kg of fertilizer, he said, adding animal food distribution to 5800 livestock . . .
