Afghanistan latest agriculture, livestock news and stories
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari and UNDP Resident Representative Stephen Rodriques have emphasised expanding cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livelihood development and infrastructure projects.
A number of orchard owners in western Herat province say fruit yields have increased this year, but they continue to face major challenges, including a shortage of standard cold storage facilities, limited knowledge of drip irrigation systems and restricted access to markets.
Farmers in western Ghor province have expressed concern over a widespread stink bug infestation affecting wheat and barley fields, warning that significant crop losses could occur if urgent measures are not taken.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) says the Commission for Prevention of Land Grabbing has identified more than 1.1 million jeribs of public pastureland in nine districts of northern Balkh province.
About 2,500 hectares of pistachio orchards have been established in western Herat province. Agricultural experts consider this a positive development, while orchard owners are hopeful of earning good incomes from the crop.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said water scarcity and drought remain among the country's most serious environmental challenges, affecting more than half of the population. According to UNAMA,…
Farmers in western Badghis province say an infestation of the wheat bug has destroyed parts of their wheat fields, fruit orchards and non-fruit orchards over the past week. Meanwhile, the provincial Department of Agriculture says it has cleared 800 jeribs of farmland from the pest.
Local officials in western Herat province say about 80 tonnes of fresh milk are produced and supplied to markets across the province each day.
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) says wheat imports to Afghanistan increased 4.5-fold during the first two months of the 1405 fiscal year following a reduction in customs tariffs on wheat and higher duties on flour imports. According to…
The Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Department in southeastern Khost province says successful trials of five new agricultural crops, alongside various wheat and maize varieties, have been conducted at the Jawarsal Research Farm.
Kabul Municipality says it will organise the second flower and ornamental plant exhibition in the capital to promote environmental awareness and encourage a culture of nature appreciation among residents.
Vegetable drying machines worth around 2.5 million afghanis have been distributed to 128 farmers across several districts of northern Jawzjan province.
Farmers in western Badghis province have voiced concern over a growing locust infestation in their farmlands, while the Department of Agriculture has announced the launch of a control campaign.
Some farmers in southern Ghazni have expressed concern over declining orchard yields due to climate change, calling on relevant authorities to provide drought-resistant saplings, improved seeds and support to control plant diseases.
Uzbek officials have expressed readiness to implement joint agriculture projects with Afghanistan across multiple provinces, focusing on improved seeds, horticulture and livestock development, an official statement said.
Water from the Sorkhab dam in central Logar province has been released for irrigation of agricultural land for the first time after years of delay.
Experts and farmers in several provinces of the country have highlighted improvements in agriculture following recent rainfall, describing it as an opportunity to revive vegetation cover and reduce the impacts of drought.
Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Attaullah Omari and the Governor of Uzbekistan’s Andijan province Shukhrat Abdurakhmanov have discussed a range of issues, including Afghan meat exports, transit facilities and the establishment of a quarantine centre at Hairatan port in northern Balkh province.
Agriculture Deputy Minister Mawlawi Sadr-i-Azam Usmani has travelled to Russia at the head of a delegation to strengthen technical cooperation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MoAIL) said on Sunday.
Experts and orchard owners in western Badghis say that despite a significant decline in pistachio forests in recent years, their restoration and the establishment of standard orchards could benefit thousands of families. They add that investment in processing and access to domestic and international markets could also turn pistachios into an important export product for the country.
A woman entrepreneur in northern Jawzjan province has transformed a small dairy initiative into a growing business that produces dairy products and creates jobs for women.
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.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) has launched a national sapling-planting campaign in Kabul, announcing that nearly 19 million saplings will be planted across the country during the upcoming Afghan New Year.
Afghanistan’s Deputy Minister for Counter-Narcotics urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to support alternative livelihoods for farmers and treatment for drug users during a Kabul meeting, with the UN agency pledging cooperation on these issues.…
