Objectives of the project:

• Establish a modelling framework based on FAO Agro-Ecological Zoning (AEZ).
• Develop country-wide LRIMS.
• Develop adaptation strategies based on impact scenarios of water availability, crop yield and socio-economics for all major agro-ecological zones.
• Develop innovative, complementary Agriculture Monitoring Systems.
• Enhance the capacity at national and provincial levels for collection, monitoring, analysis and dissemination of agriculture information.

Outcomes:

• Provide information on the productivity of agricultural systems now and under different climate impact scenarios.
• Provide innovative and sustainable agricultural monitoring systems, methods and tools integrating geospatial.
• Provide high level training on impact scenarios, dissemination materials, training materials and e-Learning modules to facilitate sharing of best practice and knowledge management.

The project will directly contribute to:

• The Government of Afghanistan’s (GOA) Poverty Reduction Strategy.
• The MAIL’s ongoing priorities in monitoring of agricultural productivity and enhancement of food security, increase peace and stability in Afghanistan, support the progress of the techniques, policy and investment conditions.
• The National Agricultural Development Framework which emphasizes income diversification, access to productive assets, skills training and access to market opportunities.