FAO in Afghanistan

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21 February 2024
  Since 2021, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has been carrying out a long-term initiative in three provinces of Afghanistan (Khost, Laghman, and Nuristan) with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project’s title is self-explanatory: “Combating Land Degradation and Biodiversity Loss by Promoting Sustainable...
30 January 2024
FAO Afghanistan has demonstrated that providing emergency assistance to farmers is a sustainable, dignified and cost-effective strategy to avert a major humanitarian crisis. Whereas FAO was traditionally seen as a development-oriented technical agency working together with host governments on relatively small-scale projects, it has played a demonstrable role in reversing...
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...
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...
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...