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Support to 12 050 vulnerable households affected by high food prices and the drought crisis through the provision of quality wheat seed and fertilizer for the autumn 2009 and spring 2010 planting seasons in Uruzgan and Daikundi provinces

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Countries Afghanistan
Start date 31/07/2009
End date 02/08/2011
Status Completed
Recipient / Target Areas Afghanistan
Budget 3 331 020 USD
Project Code OSRO/AFG/904/NET
Objective / Goal The project goal is to support 12 050 vulnerable farming families (approximately 84 000 total beneficiaries) affected by high food prices and the drought crisis through the provision of quality wheat seed and fertilizer for the autumn 2009 and spring 2010 planting seasons in Uruzgan and Daikundi provinces. The project also aims to boost wheat production and enhance farmer-to-farmer exchange of improved wheat seed for the future cultivation seasons. 
Beneficiaries 84 000
Activities

The project was expected to deliver the following outputs:

  • immediate resumption of wheat planting by 12 050 farming families;
  • preliminary seed multiplication trial initiated by 50 selected farmers;
  • enhanced food security;
  • decreased poppy cultivation; and
  • secondary beneficiaries, such as extended families and neighboring communities, have access to improved wheat seed varieties through farmer-to-farmer exchange/sales for subsequent seasons.
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