KABUL, Afghanistan — The 31st Agricultural and Livestock Exhibition opened on Wednesday at Badam Bagh in Kabul, showcasing a wide range of agricultural products and innovations.
The four-day event features agricultural produce, horticulture, livestock, farming machinery, saffron, medicinal plants, irrigation equipment, fruit and non-fruit tree saplings, solar power devices, and handicrafts. The exhibition is open to the public, highlighting various facets of Afghanistan’s agricultural sector.
At the opening ceremony, Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban’s deputy chief minister, stated that significant plans are underway to modernize Afghanistan’s agricultural industry.
Despite the event’s focus on progress, farmers across various provinces have voiced concerns over the lack of infrastructure to support their industry, particularly the absence of cold storage facilities. Recently, farmers in Herat told Amu News that they have been forced to sell their onion crops at reduced prices due to limited local support and insufficient resources from aid organizations.
They also cited persistent challenges such as water shortages and limited access to chemical fertilizers, which continue to impact their productivity and livelihoods.
