Goat Farming: the new alternative to boost income of Afghan Farmer's 05.08.11

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In Afghanistan, farmers are being shown alternatives to poppy growing. Among the initiatives is trying to increase animal stocks. At Gereskh in Nar-e Saraj, members of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps are overseeing a goat breeding programme and teaching basic skills to farmers.



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