A seven-year project designed to assist farmers in Afghanistan has led to an increase in crop production and improved horticultural practices. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Afghanistan
Partnerships and Programs Boost Farming in Afghanistan
Several programs are helping Afghanistan’s farmers increase yields and stabilize their industry. Continue Reading
Beekeeping Is Growing in Popularity in Afghanistan
Beekeeping has become one of Afghanistan’s most popular industries, as hundreds of beekeeping farms have been established across the country over the last few years. The farmers who operate them value the low-labor, income-producing practice. “It is an easy, simple job, and you only need a little money to start this business,” beekeeper Zamanuddin Ahmadi… Continue Reading
No Snow: A Growing Threat to Afghanistan’s Water Supply
Lack of snow has become a significant contributor to Afghanistan’s water shortage. Continue Reading
Kabul Water Project Provides Jobs for Thousands of Afghans
A new project will employ thousands of Afghans to expand Kabul’s water system. Continue Reading
How Afghanistan Is Fighting Coronavirus with Innovation
Afghanistan is working with local innovators and international partners to stop the spread of coronavirus. Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about How Better Farming Methods Have Improved the Health of Afghan Orchards
A program that teaches farmers modern techniques for cultivating orchards has revitalized the country’s fruit production. Continue Reading
How Aggressive Tree Planting Could Help Afghanistan’s Environment
Efforts to plant millions of trees in Afghanistan are paying off by mitigating some extreme weather conditions and providing fresh food. Continue Reading
How Afghan Onions Came to the Rescue
Afghan farmers, along with those in neighboring countries, provided India with enough onions in 2019 to stave off sustained price increases. Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Revival of Afghanistan’s Cotton Industry
Afghanistan’s farmers are working with government leaders to revive the country’s cotton industry. Continue Reading