Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Afghanistan

Business & EconomyEnvironment & Climate

Farmers in Afghanistan say they are being pushed to grow poppies to support their families despite a ban. The worsening economic situation and drought are adding to their hardship. Families say crops such as cotton do not earn enough to feed their children.

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