Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living

Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living

NewsFeedFarmers in Afghanistan say they’re being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban, as the economic situation and drought worsens. Families say that harvesting other crops like cotton does not make enough to feed their children.Published On 29 Oct 2026

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