Agriculture
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Afghanistan
Taliban, Uzbekistan Expand Talks on Agricultural Cooperation
DID Press: Taliban officials and Uzbekistan have discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, and livestock development, with both sides expressing interest in increasing investment and launching joint projects aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, the Taliban’s acting…
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Climate Change Reduces Agricultural Output in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: Farmers in northern Afghanistan say rising temperatures, irregular rainfall and the broader effects of climate change have significantly reduced crop yields and caused heavy financial losses. Farmers say extreme heat and shifting rainfall patterns have contributed to the…
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Afghanistan
Herat Factory Produces 15 Tons of Qurut Daily for EU, US Markets
DID Press: A food production company in Afghanistan’s western Herat Province is producing 15 tons of qurut-based kashk every day and exporting its products to European countries and the United States, creating direct employment for around 200 people. Khuban Production…
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Afghanistan, India Discuss Expanding Trade and Investment Ties
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Investment met with India’s chargé d’affaires in Kabul to discuss expanding bilateral trade and investment, with both sides emphasizing stronger economic cooperation and easier market access. According to a statement released on Saturday…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Exports 290,000 Tones of Fresh Fruit to Global Markets
DID Press: Afghanistan exported nearly 290,000 tonnes of fresh fruit worth $141 million during the past year, with apples, grapes, and pomegranates accounting for the largest share of shipments, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The ministry…
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Pakistan’s Mango Exports Plunge Amid Afghanistan Border Closure
DID Press: Pakistan’s mango exports have fallen sharply this year, with the prolonged closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border and climate-related disruptions emerging as the main factors behind the decline. Afghanistan, with a population of around 46 million, has been one…
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Afghanistan’s Cultivated Farmland Expands by 10% in 2026
DID Press: Afghanistan’s cultivated agricultural land increased by 10.2 percent in 2026 compared with the previous year, reaching more than 3 million hectares, according to the General Directorate of Statistics and Information under the Taliban administration. The agency reported that…
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Economy
Netherlands Warns of Hunger and Migration Risks Amid US-Iran Conflict
DID Press: Netherlands has expressed concern over the renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that prolonged conflict could worsen global food shortages and trigger a new wave of migration. The Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development…
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Taliban Seek Indian Cooperation on Water Management, Agricultural Modernization
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for expanded cooperation with India in water resource management, agricultural modernization, and investment, including support for a proposed project to transfer water from the Panjshir River to Kabul. Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, the Taliban-appointed…
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Taliban Agriculture Minister Meets Senior Indian Official to Expand Cooperation
DID Press: Attaullah Omari, the Taliban’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, has met with Pabitra Margherita during his official visit to New Delhi, with both sides emphasizing expanded cooperation in agriculture, livestock, trade, and related industries. According to a…
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