Officials believe this initiative will play a critical role in improving farmers’ livelihoods, reducing dependency on foreign markets, and boosting Afghanistan’s overall agricultural economy.
Experts warn that Kabul, a city that has grown rapidly over the past two decades, is at the center of the crisis.
Farmers have urged the government to expand support by helping facilitate exports, lowering the cost of fertilizers, and ensuring access to high-quality agricultural inputs.
According to Mujahid, the newly approved plan is a comprehensive, unified, and long-term framework that will align all state resources under a single direction to achieve...
The report also warned of rising cases of livestock disease—particularly foot-and-mouth disease—adding to the pressure on farming communities already struggling with dwindling feed and water supplies.
Agriculture continues to form the backbone of Afghanistan’s economy and food system.
The agency warned that a failure to respond quickly and at scale risks triggering widespread displacement, food insecurity, and public health emergencies.