Afghanistan
Dependency on income from labor migration to Iran has decreased significantly over the past decade Key Messages In Bamyan and the northern districts of Wardak Province, dependency on income from labor migration to Iran has decreased significantly over…
Afghanistan
Executive Summary This study reviews the structure and dynamics of wheat markets in Afghanistan. The study compiles the findings of two surveys of urban and rural markets in Afghanistan undertaken in March and April 2012 in collaboration…
Afghanistan
Can a trek in the mountains of Afghanistan contribute to building peace in the country? The World Food Programme and its sister agencies, brought together at a special event for International Peace Day, believe it can. At…
Afghanistan
Core Messages: In September Early Warning Information Working Group meeting, WFP and FEWS-NET were in participation, but Solidarités International and Agromet shared their information online. Climate and water availability: According to long term probability forecast of the International Research…
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The UK is part of a 50-nation coalition to prevent international terrorists, including Al Qaeda, from again using Afghanistan as a base from which to operate, threatening our security and that of the region. The Government has…
Afghanistan
Wheat is the staple food for most Afghans, comprising more than 70 percent of their diet. Low-quality rice is a poor, but sometimes necessary, substitute. All markets represent significant population centers and consumer markets. Kabul, the…
Afghanistan
Main highlights: Average wheat grain retail prices were on decreasing trend since July-2011 and continued until July 2012. It is mainly due to decrease of wheat price on the regional markets (Pakistan and Kazakhstan) and harvesting time…
Afghanistan
Surplus milk from a cooperative established by a Christian Aid partner in Afghanistan is being sold to an ice cream company – with sweet results for all involved. Sweet treat Mulberry, saffron, coffee and watermelon are among the…
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HIGHLIGHTS More than 3,000 civilian casualties of the armed conflict in first half of 2012 Small decrease of conflict-induced IDPs during first seven months compared to same period in 2011 MAIL reports 2012 has the second largest harvest in…
Afghanistan
Well above average 2012 cereal harvest improves food availability Key Messages The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock’s (MAIL) agriculture prospects report reveals that Afghanistan’s 2012 cereal harvest is the second highest harvest on record for the last…
