Agriculture

As saffron harvesting season is approaching in western Herat province, officials say the precious herb’s yield will increase this season.

The Balkh Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock says 32 large dairy farms are operating in the northern province, producing 1,050 metric tons of milk annually.

The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department of western Farah province says about 13,500 tonnes of mung beans have been harvested in the province this year, showing a 74 percent spike over last year’s yield.

Some farmers in central Daikundi province say pistachio tree planting has recently gained momentum in the province because its trees are well-suited to the climate of most districts.

Some gardeners in northeastern Badakhshan province have complained about the shortage of standard cold stores for the protection of their yield and asked the government to address their problem by constructing cold stores.

Farmers and traders in northern Baghlan province say this year’s apple harvest is satisfactory, but its price halved compared to last year.

A cold storage has been constructed at a cost of one million US dollars to preserve fruits and vegetables in southern Ghazni province, an official said on Wednesday.

Farmers in central Daikundi are concerned about what they say the negative impacts of climate change on their agriculture.

Farmers in southern Ghazni province say this year’s apple harvest is satisfactory, but they do not have a market to sell them.

At the international conference on "Poverty Reduction and Agricultural Growth" in China, the Afghan delegation called for increased investment in the country's agricultural sector.

The Department of Agriculture and Livestock in eastern Nangarhar province says agreements worth nearly $3 million have been signed between farmers and trader to develop the agriculture sector and find market for agriculture products.

KABUL (Pajhwok): The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock departed for China to participate in the World Summit on Agriculture Development and Poverty Reduction