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Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Attaullah Omari has stressed the expansion of agricultural and trade cooperation and joint investment between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan. He also called on Uzbek investors to invest in Afghanistan’s agriculture sector and…
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Attaullah Omari has travelled to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to attend the Global Technical Forum on Landlocked Developing Countries, Food Security and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Almond growers in Daikundi say recurring droughts and climate change have significantly reduced almond production in the central province in recent years, threatening the livelihoods of families dependent on the crop. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Afghanistan has stressed continued cooperation with the country in various sectors, including agriculture, livestock and irrigation.
The European Union (EU) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a €5 million initiative to support Afghan farmers and agribusinesses.
A standard cold storage facility costing $1.5 million is being constructed in western Herat province and is expected to be completed and become operational within the next few days.
Grape production in southern Ghazni province has increased by around 10 percent compared with last year, but growers say they could suffer losses and fail to recover their costs if suitable markets are not found.
A number of livestock keepers and dairy sellers in central Bamyan say the lack of processing, storage and packaging facilities has weakened the dairy market, urging the government and aid organisations to establish a standard dairy processing and storage centre in the province.
The second meeting of the Afghanistan-Belarus Joint Commission for Economic and Trade Cooperation was held in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, with both sides stressing the expansion of economic, trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. In…
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Attaullah Omari travelled to Belarus on Monday at the head of a 13-member delegation to attend the second meeting of the Afghanistan-Belarus Joint Commission for Economic and Trade Cooperation.
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mullah Attaullah Omari and his Iranian counterpart Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh have stressed the expansion of practical and long-term cooperation in various agricultural sectors.
The European Union (EU) has allocated 11 million euros to strengthen veterinary services, improve animal health, enhance food security and support climate-resilient livelihoods in Afghanistan.
Some women farmers in northern Jawzjan province say drought and climate change have created serious challenges for their agricultural activities, but they are adopting modern irrigation methods, solar energy and crop diversification to protect their families’ livelihoods.
A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) has departed for Moldova to strengthen agricultural, scientific and research cooperation between the two countries.
Grape production in southern Kandahar province is estimated at more than 225,000 tonnes this year. However, due to the closure and restrictions on export routes, no grapes have so far been exported from the province to foreign markets. As a result, prices have fallen, leaving growers and traders facing losses.
The Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock says 250 tonnes of pure honey have been produced in western Herat this year, marking a 45 percent increase compared to last year.
The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock has invited Uzbek government officials and private sector representatives to utilise existing opportunities and invest in Afghanistan’s agriculture and livestock sectors.
A number of orchard owners in Khwaja Omari district of southern Ghazni province say a plant disease locally known as “Khaksarak” has spread through plum orchards, damaging this year's harvest.
Afghanistan’s Agriculture Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari met with NABARD President Dr. Shaji Krishnan V. in India to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in agriculture and rural development. According to a post published by the Ministry of Agriculture on X…
Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Minister Mawlavi Attaullah Omari has travelled to India to expand bilateral cooperation and exchange experiences in the agriculture and livestock sectors, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) said on Tuesday.
While climate change and drought have severely affected traditional agriculture in western Ghor province, some farmers have turned to greenhouse cultivation and drip irrigation, increasing their production. However, they complain about a lack of facilities and proper markets.
