Al Jazeera · 2026-10-29
• What happened: Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living Farmers 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 ... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living
Farmers 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.
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