The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Monday that recent rainfall has increased soil moisture across many parts of Afghanistan, creating favourable conditions for rain-fed agriculture.
Farmers in southern Kandahar province have complained about low cotton rates and fainted market conditions despite the existence of cotton processing factories.
Several livestock farmers in eastern Laghman province are happy with growing demand for their handmade cheese has garnered a loyal following, not only in Afghanistan but also in other countries, where it is often sent as a gift.
The production of Achar has started in the olive factory of the Canal Department in eastern Nangarhar province and this year 30,000 tonnes of Achar is estimated to be produced.
Some farmers in western Herat province expressed concerns about the significant decline in the sesame yield this year and termed plant diseases as the main reason behind this decline.
The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department estimates northern Balkh province is expected to produce at 1,000 tonnes of soybean in 2024, showing a two-fold surge over last year.
Some farmers in central Uruzgan province have cultivated melons and watermelons in their lands and asked the government to explore markets for their yield.
Officials in northern Daikundi province say that farmers in the province have supplied over 25,000 metric tons of almonds to the market this year, reflecting an increase of about 18 percent from last year’s harvest.
PUL-I-ALAM (Pajhwok): Deputy Foreign Minister Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai says the country's agriculture and livestock sectors have made significant progress and problems . . .
Pine nuts yield in southeastern Khost province has been estimated 3,500 tonnes this year showing an increase compared to the past year, an official said on Thursday.
