Pistachio orchards covering 105 hectares have been established in Kandahar, offering farmers a viable alternative to poppy cultivation, says a report of the ministry of agriculture, Irrigation and live stock (MAIL). Through the dedicated efforts of the Kandahar Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, engineers from the Directorate of Agricultural Affairs have meticulously surveyed and […]
Pistachio orchards covering 105 hectares have been established in Kandahar, offering farmers a viable alternative to poppy cultivation, says a report of the ministry of agriculture, Irrigation and live stock (MAIL).
Through the dedicated efforts of the Kandahar Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, engineers from the Directorate of Agricultural Affairs have meticulously surveyed and documented this year’s pistachio orchards in various districts. These orchards span 105 hectares of land, with an expected yield of 116 tons of pistachio crops.
Following the prohibition of poppy cultivation, farmers have transitioned to cultivating pistachios due to their ease of growth, high market value, abundant yield, and lower water requirements. Pistachios are being hailed as the preferred substitute for poppy cultivation.
Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in Kandahar are actively working towards effectively promoting Kandahar pistachios in international markets and regulating pistachio prices both domestically and internationally.
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