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28 January 2024
Traditionally, soybeans are not cultivated in Afghanistan, nor used in Afghan cooking. Their nutritious value is well recognized internationally, and for the past forty years they have been gradually introduced in Afghanistan. The bread that is made with an addition of soya flour is healthier, but also appreciated for its...
Traditionally, soybeans are not cultivated in Afghanistan, nor used in Afghan cooking. Their nutritious value is well recognized internationally, and for the past forty years they have been gradually introduced in Afghanistan. The bread that is made with an addition of soya flour is healthier, but also appreciated for its...
18 January 2024
In Daman District of Kandahar Province, Ms Ruhnama, a 44-year-old widow and mother of six children, used to face the daily challenge of providing for her family's needs amid economic downturn. She was lucky to be selected for a beekeeping programme that targeted her village because it is surrounded by...
In Daman District of Kandahar Province, Ms Ruhnama, a 44-year-old widow and mother of six children, used to face the daily challenge of providing for her family's needs amid economic downturn. She was lucky to be selected for a beekeeping programme that targeted her village because it is surrounded by...
14 January 2024
Raysang village is in the heart of Alasay district in scenic province of Kapisa. This community, with over 3 500 residents, relies heavily on agriculture and livestock. For generations, the villagers have been sustained by the agricultural sector. Over the past years, however, the village has faced flash floods during...
Raysang village is in the heart of Alasay district in scenic province of Kapisa. This community, with over 3 500 residents, relies heavily on agriculture and livestock. For generations, the villagers have been sustained by the agricultural sector. Over the past years, however, the village has faced flash floods during...
10 January 2024
The outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle caused a lot of hardship for the community of Qalai Bayazed in Parwan province. The villagers rely heavily on cattle rearing for their livelihoods and the disease led to reduced milk production, weight loss, and the death of many cattle. It...
The outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle caused a lot of hardship for the community of Qalai Bayazed in Parwan province. The villagers rely heavily on cattle rearing for their livelihoods and the disease led to reduced milk production, weight loss, and the death of many cattle. It...
08 January 2024
Zarpari, a 52-year-old widow from Kunar province, explains how the help she received from FAO funded by a grant from New Zealand has eased the pressure on her household. Kunar is a mountainous province of northeastern Afghanistan bordering on Pakistan. 96% of its population is rural. Traditionally, the province collects abundant...
Zarpari, a 52-year-old widow from Kunar province, explains how the help she received from FAO funded by a grant from New Zealand has eased the pressure on her household. Kunar is a mountainous province of northeastern Afghanistan bordering on Pakistan. 96% of its population is rural. Traditionally, the province collects abundant...
