Greenhouse farming paying off for Afghan farmers
The farmer, Sallahuddin, said he has made inroads into the market and is doing well but that with some government support he could expand his operation.
Greenhouse cultivation has started taking off in the country in the past few years. According to Sallahuddin, he can earn up to $295 USD every two days.
“Our products sell well and even supermarkets are selling our cucumbers and we get a good income too but in some instances the price drops and then we face losses,” said Sallahuddin.
Another greenhouse farmer in Afghanistan, Kheyal Mohammad, said government needs to help promote greenhouse farming in the country in order to help boost the income of farmers and also to prevent a shortage of fresh vegetables during winter.
“Government must help with greenhouse farming and support investment in greenhouse agriculture because it is very important, we could become self-sufficient in domestic produce,” said Mohammad.
Meanwhile the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock (MAIL) said this year more than 2,600 greenhouses will be built in different parts of the country, of which 1,200 will be run by women.
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