Officials from the Department of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock in Badakhshan report that honey production in the province has declined by up to 50% over the past year, a figure that has caused concern among beekeepers and local residents. According to these officials, Badakhshan is recognized as one of the prominent provinces for beekeeping, with several families in various districts relying on honeybee farming for their livelihoods. This significant drop in production could directly impact the income of these families. Although no detailed explanation was provided for the causes of this decline, agricultural experts have consistently emphasized that climate change, lack of technical support, and limited market access are among the primary challenges facing beekeepers in the country. In recent years, beekeepers across different provinces have repeatedly called on the Taliban administration to increase attention and support by providing facilities, technical training, and better access to sales markets\u2014measures they believe are crucial to preventing further decreases in production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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