FAO seeks time-sensitive support to protect Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest ahead of critical planting window

Country: Afghanistan Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations From FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 06/08/2026 Kabul – Rising fertilizer prices are threatening Afghanistan's 2027 wheat harvest just as farmers prepare for what could be one of the country's most promising wheat-growing seasons in years. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is appealing for USD 38.3 million to enable up to 600 000 farming households to access fertilizer and certified whea