Women in agriculture in Afghanistan

Like the Amish in the United States, Afghan men traditionally dominated farming in Afghanistan while their women were occasionally used to help work fields or tend livestock.

"[7] Women have a high rate of contribution to opium, livestock, and dairy products, but rarely receive payment.

[12] In addition, women have helped introduce new types of crops to the areas they are farming such as cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, and beans which compete better on the market.

[13] Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), such as Global Partnership for Afghanistan (GPFA), have helped women become more involved in farming.

[1] NSP provides agricultural resources to women, which may include a grant of chickens, tax breaks, and marketing for their businesses.

Two women wearing burqas involved in agriculture at the Qalat Department of Women's Affairs, which is located in the Zabul province of Afghanistan .