Cultivating Self-Reliance in Northern Afghanistan
Agriculture is the lifeblood of rural Afghan households. ODSAD deploys technical agronomists directly to remote farming communities to introduce high-yield, drought-tolerant wheat seed varieties certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL).
Through our partnership with Irish Aid, we have supported over 850 smallholder farmers with certified seed packages, fertilizer vouchers, and winter survival cash assistance across Takhar and Badakhshan provinces.
Key Agricultural Interventions
Certified Wheat Seed Packages
Distribution of certified, disease-resistant seed packages coupled with DAP and urea fertilizer vouchers for food-insecure families.
Solar Micro-Drip Irrigation
Installation of water-efficient gravity and solar drip irrigation systems reducing water losses by 45% during summer dry spells.
Farmer Field Schools (FFS)
Practical agronomic training covering integrated pest management (IPM), crop rotation, and hermetic grain bag storage.