Attaullah Omari: Modern Technology Key to Increasing Agricultural Production

DID Press: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, Attaullah Omari, has stressed the need to modernize the country’s agricultural sector and shift from traditional farming methods towards sustainable, market-oriented and competitive agriculture.

Omari made the remarks today at the opening ceremony of the 35th Afghanistan Agricultural Products Exhibition in Kabul.

He said Afghanistan’s agriculture sector must move away from traditional practices and embrace sustainable, market-oriented and competitive production.

The minister identified the use of modern machinery, improved seeds and advanced irrigation systems as key factors in increasing agricultural output and reducing production costs.

He added that sustainable agricultural growth in Afghanistan would not be possible without the active participation of the private sector, investment and the adoption of modern technologies.

Omari also said the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation was committed to working towards strengthening agricultural production and developing the sector.

The 35th Afghanistan Agricultural Products Exhibition opened in Kabul on Wednesday morning. The exhibition aims to showcase agricultural products and create opportunities to strengthen activities and businesses linked to the sector.