Vegetable Cultivation Rises Sharply in Khost Following Pakistan Transit Route Closure

Officials at the Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department in Khost have announced a significant increase in vegetable cultivation in the province following the closure of transit routes with Pakistan. According to them, domestic production now not only meets the demands of local markets but also supplies some neighboring provinces.

These officials say that restrictions on vegetable imports from Pakistan have encouraged farmers to expand alternative crops and make better use of agricultural lands. They believe this development has led to an increase in the area under vegetable cultivation in several districts of Khost.

Khost province, located in eastern Afghanistan and bordering Pakistan, possesses suitable agricultural land, with a large portion of its population engaged in farming and livestock rearing. The department’s officials emphasize that continued support for farmers and provision of necessary resources can make the process of vegetable self-sufficiency more sustainable.

It is reported that currently, Khost’s vegetable products not only fulfill the province’s market needs but are also transported to some neighboring provinces.