The Afghan economy remains overwhelmingly rural and agricultural. 80–85% of the people depend upon natural resources for their livelihood. Recognising this dependence, BRAC started an agriculture programme in October 2003 in an effort to ensure the existence of economically viable activities from the agriculture sector and sustainable use of natural resources. The programme includes the intervention of integrated pest management (IPM), wheat and maize demonstration plots for IPM, maize & wheat cultivation, Karez cleaning for irrigation, Para-veterinarian development, layer and broiler chicken farming, horticulture nursery, kitchen gardening and livestock clinic. Many farmers have been trained on IPM, maize cultivation, wheat cultivation, while many women received training on rearing, broiler farming, kitchen gardening and horticulture nursery. Numerous Para-veterinarian were trained and livestock clinics established by this programme.