In a major push to tackle food insecurity, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has handed out 87,400 wheat cultivation packages to farming families across Afghanistan. 🚜🌾
In FAO's words: 'Certified wheat seeds, paired with quality fertilizer, have proven to produce higher yields than traditional varieties, helping families grow more food, feed communities and earn income.'
But the stakes are high: a recent FAO report warns that 17.4 million people in Afghanistan could face severe hunger during the harsh winter lean season. ❄️🥶 With around 80% of the 36 million population depending on agriculture, the success of these packages is crucial.
Yet farmers still face big hurdles:
- Outdated tools and limited access to modern equipment 🔧
- Heavy reliance on traditional farming methods 🌱
- Poor road networks slowing down transport 🚚
- Lack of cold storage for preserving harvests 🧊
- Shortages of improved seeds 🌾
By boosting harvests with better seeds and fertilizer, the FAO hopes to spark a ripple effect: stronger local markets, more stable incomes, and a step toward easing the global food crisis—one wheat field at a time. 🌍✨
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FAO distributes over 87,000 wheat packages to Afghan Farmers
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