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Packing pomegranates in Kandahar
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23,000 chicks hatched in December, laying the foundation for a poultry industry revival in eastern Afghanistan.
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Alkoni melons are carefully packaged for export.
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In Herat Province, farmer Mola Shah Gool earned $660 from his greenhouse last winter during a time period when he normally has no income.
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Farmers from Zabul Province traveled to Kandahar City to learn new techniques in vine care, production, and post-harvest handling.
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After Fareba Miriam graduates from para-veterinarian training she will have the necessary skills to manage her own Veterinary Field Unit.
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An Afghan farmer works in the olive fields of Nangarhar.
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Muhammad Sarwar, a farmer who benefited from USAID-supported training.
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Farmers from Zabul Province traveled to Kandahar City to learn new techniques in vine care, production, and post-harvest handling.
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Local farmers from Kunduz working to de-silt the Char Dara irrigation system in Northeast Afghanistan.
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Muhammad Sarwar, a farmer who benefited from USAID-supported training.
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AFTER: A fully functioning Afghan Geological Survey complex will provide a framework for successful and controlled development of Afghanistan’s natural resources, forming an integral part of the country’s efforts for economic development.
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“Men would come every day to work and be happy to work because we are making our land better and we have a chance to begin again.”
–A returned refugee
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Nadir, a farmer in Baghram, says his irrigation has improved significantly in 2003, even at 6.5km from the Ghorband dams.
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Abdul Aquil, at the wheel of his tractor, brings crops to market on the Jaghatu to Rashidan road. "The road increases trade between the villages,” says Abdul.
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Mohammed Shah, one of five area farmers invested in a shallow well in Logar, pauses to chat while harvesting onions.
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12-year-old Omid, standing among the lush garden hidden behind the mud walls of the family compound in the Charasiab district of Kabul.
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The 20-year-old son of Habiabdul Habib, owner of the 10,000-tree Paghman orchard, loads wooden crates full with apples. After successive years of drought, the family experienced tremendous success in 2003. Their income rose by $15,629. The apricot crop increased by 16,880 kg.
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Pistachio reforestation activities have created jobs for rural villagers. Communities are working together towards longer-term sustainable development.
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Wholesalers supported through improved packaging
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Trade promotion: a priority in ALP/E’s activities
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Drying of export quality apricots, Wardak, July 2007.
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A carpet weaver sets up his loom at the USAID-sponsored National AgFair, held October 24-26 at Badam Bagh farm in Kabul. Businesses and associations exchanged ideas, formed partnerships, and celebrated Afghan handicrafts as well as agriculture.
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Seeds and grains were on display at October's AgFair in Kabul, sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, the Afghanistan International Chamber of Commerce, and USAID. This fair helped farmers find new dealers and distributors for their products and helped industry contacts gain access to the lucrative and growing Afghan market.
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Members of the Mobile Mini Circus for Children wait their turn to entertain thousands of AgFair visitors. 170,000 people visited the fair over three days - the largest peaceful gathering in Afghanistan in over 30 years.
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Pride of the Eastern Region-brand vegetables on display at AgFair. The USAID-sponsored cooperative based in Jalalabad strengthened their industry contacts and networked with thousands of attendees of the National AgFair, held in Kabul from October 24-26.
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Vendors from Pride of the Eastern Region-brand foods display vegetables at the USAID-sponsored National AgFair in October 2007. In addition to showcasing new trends and techniques in agriculture to increase crop yield and improve quality, AgFair aimed to further develop the agriculture value chain by connecting farmers, dealers, and distributors.
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Two boys enjoy a late October treat at AgFair. In addition to the trade show, the USAID-sponsored National AgFair in Kabul was packed with performances by popular musicians, comedians, and the children's circus (and of course, ice cream!). This free event, dubbed "Afghanistan's Glastonbury" by The Independent, brought fun and enjoyment to a city often overshadowed by conflict.
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170,000 people attended the recent USAID-sponsored AgFair in Kabul, which brought together farmers, private businesses, government officials, agriculture development programs, and association members to exchange ideas, form partnerships, and celebrate Afghan agriculture.
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Training at the Kunar Directorate of Agriculture for new text message system distribution market price information.
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80% of greenhouse plants survived the recent snow in Herat province.
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Chili seedbeds at the Bolan Farm.
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Grains on display at the Badakhshan AgFair in 2007.
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Minister of Agriculture Obaidullah Ramin greets USAID Administrator Henrietta H. Fore at Badam Bagh Farm.
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The rehabilitated Karaste Canal channels water to low-lying farms and sloping and upland fields in Tagab District, spurring agricultural production in this cluster of villages along the Tagab River. In response, the provincial Department of Agriculture has put up an extension office to help farmers further increase their yield.
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Pistachio saplings at the Department of Agriculture farm in the Tagab District of Badakshan are grown and waiting to be distributed to farmers.
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Fruit on display at a recent USAID-sponsored Agricultural Fair.
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Afghan-grown carrots on display at a recent AgFair.
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Tomatoes on their way to the market. USAID's Agriculture and Alternative Development programs strengthen farm-to-market transportation.
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A vendor from the Pride of the Eastern Region displays his vegetables at the Kabul AgFair in August of 2008.
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Governor Mangal speaks at the Helmand AgFair on August 10, 2008.
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A vendor slices a melon at the Kunduz AgFair in June 2008. Kunduz is known throughout Afghanistan for its quality melons.
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Traditional water pots line a wall in Kabul Afghanistan.
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Ambassador Wood speaks with veterinarians on the grounds of the new Badakshan Veterinary Clinic.
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Afghan melons on their way to markets in India.
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A vendor from India demonstrates his pomegranate juicer at the Pomegranate Fair, November 2008.
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Processed tomatoes on display at the Mazar AgFair, October 2008.
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Pomegranates on display at the first World Pomegranate Fair, November 2008.
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A farmer and his horse at the Mazar AgFair, October 2008.
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The new irrigation technique was introduced to Afghan farmers at Badam Bagh farm in Kabul.
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A pomegranate grower speaks with the press at the first World Pomegranate Fair, Kabul, November 2008.
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Workers sorting pomegranate for export in Kandahar Province.
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A government trainer demonstrates how to identify common livestock illnesses.
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Local farmers bring their children to learn basic livestock management skills from government trainers.