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Afghanistan Turns To Olive Farming Amid Growing Drought Crisis

Published On Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Asian Horizon Network
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Olive plantations are increasingly being seen as a drought-resilient alternative to water-intensive crops in eastern Afghanistan, providing farmers with a potential solution to mounting water scarcity. With climate change worsening agricultural challenges, olive farming is gaining momentum as a more sustainable option compared with conventional crops such as wheat, rice and maize.

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