UN project to build greenhouses for Afghan farmers in Logar

KABUL, Afghanistan — A new agricultural initiative is underway in central Afghanistan, where the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has launched a project to construct 65 greenhouses for local farmers in Logar province.

According to local officials, the greenhouses will be built across five districts, including the provincial capital Pul-i-Alam, over the next three months. The initiative, with a total budget of 11 million Afghanis ($160,000), is expected to help farmers cultivate vegetables throughout the year, reducing reliance on seasonal production and improving local food availability.

Agriculture remains the main source of income for most residents in Logar, a province situated just south of Kabul. Officials say the greenhouse project is part of a broader effort to improve rural livelihoods and introduce more sustainable, climate-resilient farming methods.

Local farmers have welcomed the initiative. Mohammad Ajmal, a farmer in Pul-i-Alam, said he hopes the project will not only improve harvest yields but also offer better access to markets. He urged the Ministry of Agriculture and international donors to expand support beyond infrastructure and focus on training programs for modern farming, horticulture, and marketing skills.

While Afghanistan continues to face economic and humanitarian challenges, such community-level interventions are seen as vital in reviving local economies, particularly in regions where agriculture plays a central role in survival and self-reliance.