In recent years, agriculture in Farah province has undergone positive changes. One of the most significant developments is the expanding use of greenhouses in various parts of the province. Greenhouses have helped move traditional farming closer to modern and sustainable agriculture and have made it possible to produce fresh crops throughout all seasons of the year.
Many growers in Farah now use this new agricultural method not only to produce larger quantities of crops but also to increase their income several times compared to the past. Farah, despite having fertile land, has always faced water shortages and the challenges of a hot and dry climate. In the past, most growers could produce vegetables or agricultural products only during certain seasons, but now, with the construction of dozens of greenhouses in the provincial center and districts of Farah, agricultural conditions have changed. According to the Taliban Directorate of Agriculture, more than 200 small and large greenhouses have been built in recent years with the support of international organizations and through farmers' private investment. These greenhouses mainly cultivate vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, melons, watermelons, okra, and pumpkins.
Residents of Farah province say that greenhouses have boosted the local economy. According to them, the income of many growers has increased, and the local vegetable market has become more active.
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