RASC News Agency: The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has reported providing specialized agricultural training to nearly 20,000 farmers across Afghanistan through 739 training centers this year. This initiative aims to introduce farmers to sustainable agricultural practices and enhance their expertise through practical, hands-on methods. FAO Afghanistan shared in a statement on its official X account: “The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has trained 19,500 Afghanistani farmers through 739 farm-based centers. This practical approach equips farmers with sustainable techniques and significantly boosts their capacities.”
Agriculture and livestock are vital lifelines for rural communities in Afghanistan, forming the backbone of their livelihoods. Despite this, many farmers have long lamented the lack of essential resources and modern infrastructure. Without adequate support, they struggle to achieve sufficient yields from their farmland. Farmers have also highlighted the absence of proper markets and refrigeration facilities as critical barriers, which severely limit their ability to store and sell their produce effectively.
The situation is further exacerbated by the Taliban’s return to power, which has led to widespread unemployment among Afghanistanis, particularly former government employees, tradespeople, and entrepreneurs. Critics assert that the Taliban regime has prioritized the establishment of jihadist Madrasas, imposed severe restrictions on women, and concentrated employment opportunities within specific ethnic and religious groups, thereby deepening the nation’s economic and social crises.
