MAIMANA (Pajhwok): Farmers and livestock owners in northern Faryab province fear they will face many problems if not assisted by the government after drought severally damaged their crops.
Provincial Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock department officials confirm drought destroyed 60 percent of crops in the province this year and farmers and ranchers need help.
Haji Asmatullah, a farmer in Maimana city, said the economic situation of farmers and ranchers was not satisfactory this year as their crops parched due to severe drought.
The elder said he was wondering to find food for his family or animals.
He said if the government . . .
