• Following the historically large 2009 harvest, this year’s generous WFP and Afghanistan government food assistance, successful winter prepositioning, and modest beginnings of a national wheat grain reserves, Afghanis ... more
  • Following the historically large 2009 harvest, this year’s generous WFP and Afghanistan government food assistance, successful winter prepositioning, and modest beginnings of a national wheat grain reserves, Afghanistan’s food balance is expected to be in good position in the coming months and throughout the winter.
  • The 2009 winter wheat plantation campaign was successful with 40,000 tons of certified and quality declared seeds distributed in 34 provinces of Afghanistan.
  • October 2009 wheat market prices are slightly higher than long-term average with exception of Mazar and Hirat provinces, where wheat market prices are lower than long-term average by 9 and 23.

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