A prominent agricultural figure in western Herat province, drawing on years of experience in the field, is striving to modernise traditional farming by promoting and distributing improved quality seed varieties.
Nazir Ahmad, an inhabitant of Herat and the only person who introduced ostrich farming to the western province seven years ago, says he could expand his business with government’s support.
Steel smelter owners in western Herat province say they have launched programmes aimed at preventing young people from migrating again and providing employment for recently returned migrants.
