Number: RL31190
Title: Agriculture in Afghanistan and Neighboring Asian Countries
Authors: Remy Jurenas, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Agriculture is a significant economic sector in seven Central and South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. All of these countries are net food importers. Some have experienced successive years of drought, which has contributed to noticeable declines in agricultural output and the need to increase commodity imports. The United Nations' World Food Program reports that both Afghanistan and Tajikistan are currently in need of emergency food assistance to cover sizable food deficits. The food outlook in Afghanistan is made uncertain by ongoing military conflict.
Pages: 12
Date: Updated November 16, 2001