By: Sayed Mohammad Naim Khalid
Afghanistan has a long history of agricultural production, but the country's agricultural sector has been significantly impacted by ongoing armed conflict and insecurity, which has made it difficult to develop and sustain the sector. There are a number of reasons why the productivity of Afghan agriculture is low, and why young people are not interested in the sector. Some of the main factors include:
1.
Lack
of access to markets: Rural communities in Afghanistan often lack access to
markets and infrastructure, making it difficult for farmers to sell their
products and earn a living. This can discourage farmers from investing in their
farms and lead to low productivity.
2.
Insecurity
and displacement: Ongoing armed conflict and insecurity have resulted in
displacement of communities, disruption of livelihoods, and damage to
infrastructure. This has made it difficult for farmers to access land, water,
and markets, leading to a decrease in production and income.
3.
Lack
of investment in agricultural infrastructure: A lack of investment in
infrastructure such as irrigation systems, roads, and storage facilities has
made it difficult for farmers to increase their productivity.
4.
Limited
access to inputs and technology: Afghan farmers often have limited access to
inputs such as seed, fertilizer, and agricultural equipment, and lack of access
to modern farming techniques which can make it more difficult for them to
improve their yields.
5.
Lack
of education and training: Many farmers in Afghanistan lack access to education
and training, which limits their ability to adopt new technologies and farming
practices.
6.
Weather
variability: Afghanistan is heavily dependent on rain-fed crops, this makes the
agriculture sector highly dependent on the weather, droughts, floods and
landslides are common issues that affect the production.
7.
Political
instability and economic challenges: Afghanistan has long been in a state of
political instability and economic turmoil, making it difficult to achieve a
sustainable and stable agricultural sector.
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