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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Bank have launched a joint program aimed at supporting ...

Agricultural plans are a critical part of the Taliban’s efforts to win the support of regional powers, diversify revenue streams, expand domestic control, and improve livelihoods across the country.

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's minister for food, agriculture and livestock said Pakistan and Iran were in an ideal position to help Afghanistan rebuild its devastated agriculture infrastructure. Khair ...

The Afghan officials told the farmers and ag officials during the exchange that with such a high percentage of Afghanistan's population involved in production agriculture, they need to send some of ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States hopes its focus on rebuilding agriculture in Afghanistan will pay off over the next two or so years and be the stimulus to draw recruits away from the Taliban, ...

Opium cultivation rose by 19 percent in Afghanistan this year, the UN reported Wednesday, despite a Taliban government ban that almost eradicated the crop. Currently, 12,800 hectares of poppies are ...

SEDALIA, Mo. -- An Afghan agriculture director said Friday that opium poppy production has been virtually eliminated in his province with the help of Missouri National Guard troops who have trained ...

Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed 13 cooperation agreements during a joint trade and business forum attended by officials ...

* Farmers say they need more donor funds * U.S. looks at credit options for farmers * U.S. promises additional $20 million in funds (Adds announcement of funds, more advisers) By Sue Pleming KABUL, ...

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Fair typically draws agricultural leaders from around the state. This year, it also will have an agricultural official from Afghanistan. Sen. Kit Bond said the ...