KABUL, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the British government, has launched a new initiative valued at over 13 million U.S. dollars to improve food security, enhance rural livelihoods, and bolster the resilience of Afghan communities, the FAO announced Monday.
"Afghanistan's farmers are extraordinarily resilient, but repeated climate and economic shocks are eroding this strength. This project lays down important pathways to help farmers rebuild that resilience -- leading to better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and ultimately, a better life -- what we in FAO call the 'Four Betters,'" said Richard Trenchard, FAO representative in Afghanistan.
