by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 22, 2020 | Afghanistan, Agriculture, Business, Crops, Farm, Infrastructure
Farm services programs in Afghanistan have boosted the country’s agriculture sector for years, increasing farmers’ incomes and production through a variety of supports that include everything from loans to new farming technology. Here are some notable programs that...
by Ehsan Bayat | Oct 8, 2020 | Afghanistan, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm
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...
by Ehsan Bayat | Sep 24, 2020 | Afghanistan, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm, History, Infrastructure, Technology, Water, Weather
Draughts are often associated with long periods with no rain, creating hot, arid conditions that stifle agriculture and deplete groundwater. However, there’s another less obvious issue that contributes significantly to water shortages: lack of snowmelt. According to...
by Ehsan Bayat | Aug 13, 2020 | Agriculture, Business, Conservation, Crops, Infrastructure, Middle East, Water, Weather
Saffron, a spice that is so valuable that earned the nickname “red gold,” has become a staple crop in Afghanistan’s agriculture industry. While the spice has been grown in the country for several decades, it has only recently witnessed a jump in production and could...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 30, 2020 | Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm, Infrastructure, Technology, Water
In the province of Bamiyan in the central Afghanistan highlands, most people make a living farming potatoes and wheat. The impact of climate change has destabilized livelihoods in the region and pushed sustainability to the brink. As a result, accessing a consistent...
by Ehsan Bayat | Jul 16, 2020 | Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Energy, Uncategorized
While weather conditions make agriculture difficult in the Middle East, scientists and farmers continue to innovate and find new ways to grow and distribute fresh food in this arid environment. With a focus on hydroponic farming, agriculture is being reshaped by...
