FAO in Afghanistan

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15 November 2023
In a recent catastrophic event, Herat province in Afghanistan was struck by a powerful earthquake. The first quake occurred on 7 October 2023 with a 6.3 magnitude temblor and was followed by several more quakes. The earthquake, which struck at a depth of approximately six miles according to the US...
12 November 2023
In Afghanistan’s landscape, rangeland plays a central role. Almost 47 percent of the country's land area is covered by rangeland. It is a vital source of food for livestock, providing fresh forage during the spring and summer grazing season and hay in the winter. Unfortunately, rangeland has suffered from both...
11 October 2023
Lowarty is a peaceful village located in the Batikot district of Nangarhar Province. If you travel 41km southeast of the dynamic city of Jalalabad, you'll find this quaint community. Like many places in Afghanistan, the heartbeat of Lowarty is its people and their close connection to the land. Farming is...
11 October 2023
Cheshma Shirin, a village rich in history and culture, is nestled 30 kilometers from Qala-i-Naw's heart in Badghis province. With the historical Nariman castle watching over it from the north, the village thrives with 250 families belonging predominantly to the Sadat tribe. The lifeline of Cheshma Shirin, its agrarian economy,...
11 October 2023
Natural resources, particularly rangeland, dominate the landscape of Afghanistan. According to the Land Cover Atlas of Afghanistan, approximately 46.97 percent (30.2 million hectares) of the country's land area is covered by rangeland. These rangelands are particularly important in the central regions, specifically Bamyan province, as they serve as vital summer...