The Ministry has stated in a press release that according to the agreement, a number of projects will be implemented with the financial support of Britain and the cooperation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, in six provinces “Samangan, Daikandi, Faryab, Takhar, Paktika and Kunar”, which will cover 16 districts and 270 villages.
According to the information in the newsletter, the purpose of the implementation of the projects is to reduce poverty, improve the living conditions of families, sustainable development of agriculture, support farmers and strengthen the agricultural sector in the country.
The sources added that during these projects, the construction of 12,227 watersheds, the construction of 665 check dams, the construction of 9,003 gabions and the construction of 109 water reservoirs have been considered.
It was added in the press release that with the construction of check dams, 12 thousand hectares of agricultural land will be irrigated.
Also, 14,000 people will be given cash in exchange for work during the implementation of this program.
In these projects, planting of more than 259 thousand productive and non-productive plants and construction of 2 thousand 150 gardens have been considered in the field of horticulture.
Also, 2,146 people will be trained in the fields of fresh and dry fruit collection and preservation.
In the livestock sector, the distribution of 2,383 cows, goats and chickens, the construction of 116 centers for the processing and collection of livestock products in the center and districts, and the distribution of 90 thousand motorcycles for milk collection are included in the programs of these projects.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock and the “Afghan Aid” international organization have promised to work together in coordination and cooperation for the effective implementation of these projects, quality assurance and reaching the set goals.
