The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department of northern Balkh province says strawberry crop is cultivated on 75 acres of land in the province, which is estimated to produce 225 tons of the fruit this year.
Acting Agriculture Minister Attaullah Umari has asked international organisations to support Afghanistan’s poppy eradication efforts, a statement said on Tuesday.
A number of livestock owners in northern Jawzjan province are pleased with adequate rainfall this year, leading to pasture growth. However, they want the agriculture department to vaccinate their animals against diseases.
Acting Minister of Energy and Water Maulvi Attullah Omari says the Afghans consume insecure food because low quality food items are being imported to the country.
The Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock Department in southeastern Khost province says about 650 tons of honey was obtained from 430 bee farms last year, but expects a decrease in the honey harvest this year.
JALALABAD (Pajhwok): Farmers, who lost their crops and gardens to recent rains and floods in eastern Nangahar province, say the government should assist them. The
AIBAK (Pajhwok): A number of gardeners in northern Samangan province say the recent frequent and heavy rains caused various diseases to their gardens such as
In response to complaints from farmers, a campaign to eradicate locusts invading crops has been kicked off in Khwahan district of northeastern Badakhshan province, an official said on Tuesday.
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