IDEA-NEW is helping farmers to take control of
yearly flooding in Taloqan district, Takhar, through the construction of a
series of gabion dikes protecting their valuable crop land. Through this
cash-for-work project, local people had a chance to earn extra ... More
Some 180 girls from high schools in Laghman and
Jalalabad completed the three-month “Taraqi Saba” or “Development for Tomorrow”
business training course. The girls received their certificates and the top
three business plans were awarded prizes during ... More
IDEA-NEW is helping local
farmers in Baghlan, Takhar and Badakhshan provinces to increase their income by
training them in beekeeping. The project works with 270 farmers in Baharak,
Jurm, Khost, Nahrin, Shuhada, Kalafghan and Namak Ab districts who are ... More
IDEA-NEW, working through a commercial nursery, has planted 100 hectares
of new almond orchards in Chimtal district, Balkh, benefiting 200 farmers.
Under the terms of the contract, 50% of the price was paid on completion of
planting and 50% paid in proportion ... More
IDEA-NEW is expanding its livestock training
throughout Laghman province by adding a live radio show. The 45-minute show is
a talk-radio format run by a livestock expert. During his show he will cover
topics on poultry, livestock, fish and honey bee farming. ... More
RTA coverage on IDEA-NEW agricultural activities in Laghman province (1 of 2)
RTA coverage on IDEA-NEW agricultural activities in Laghman province (2 of 2)
Salar Canal (Barya Program) Part 3 of 4
March/April 2013