Agriculture and Rural Development

At Daira Sabz Consulting and Engineering Group, we deliver innovative and context-driven solutions in agriculture and rural development that enhance food security, economic resilience, and climate-smart practices across Afghanistan, Germany, and internationally. Our services are aligned with global best practices including the FAO Guidelines, IFAD strategies, EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Afghanistan National Agriculture Development Framework, and UN SDGs (especially SDG 2, SDG 8, SDG 13, and SDG 15).

We integrate sustainable land and water management, value chain development, digital tools, capacity strengthening, and inclusive rural growth, tailored to local needs and agro-ecological realities.

Our Core Agricultural & Rural Development Services

1. Irrigation – Managing a Scarce Resource

We support the full irrigation lifecycle—from feasibility studies to system implementation—ensuring sustainable water use through:

Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)
Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM)
Water harvesting, treatment, and reuse systems
Formation and capacity building of Water User Associations (WUAs)
Maintenance services, infrastructure rehabilitation, and by-law facilitation
Smart irrigation systems and solar-powered pumps

We help communities and governments optimize scarce water resources and ensure agricultural resilience against drought and climate variability.

2. Land Management – Shaping the Future

We design and implement responsible land governance systems to secure land tenure and enhance land productivity:

Custom Land Information Systems (LIS)
Land rights formalization and tenure security
Policy reform for land administration
Geo-referenced land registration and dispute resolution mechanisms
Climate-smart and inclusive territorial planning
Land degradation neutrality planning and land restoration

Our land governance services promote equitable access, transparency, and long-term investment in land resources.

3. Agricultural Value Chains & Agribusiness Development

We empower farmers, agripreneurs, and SMEs through:

End-to-end value chain development (horticulture, livestock, cereals, forestry products)
Agribusiness incubation, access to finance, and digital agriculture
Trade facilitation, compliance with international standards (e.g., EU Green Deal, Global GAP)
Establishment of cooperatives and marketing associations
Circular economy models and climate-resilient storage solutions

Strengthening agri-food systems to create jobs, ensure market access, and reduce post-harvest losses.

4. Rural Development – Integrating the Poor

We promote inclusive rural transformation using area-based development and poverty-sensitive strategies:

Territorial diagnostics and participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
Local Economic Development (LED) planning
Rural infrastructure (roads, markets, irrigation, energy)
Sustainable livelihood diversification (eco-tourism, handicrafts, agro-processing)
Green and pro-poor growth models
Migration-sensitive rural reintegration programs

We ensure no one is left behind by combining economic, social, and environmental outcomes.

5. Skills Development and Agricultural Education

We strengthen human capital for agricultural transformation through targeted TVET and lifelong learning:

Development of agriculture-specific TVET curricula and training programs
Establishment of national qualifications frameworks (NQFs) and recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Training of trainers (ToT), extension agents, and vocational educators
E-learning modules, digital toolkits, and blended delivery modes
Gender-responsive and youth-focused educational interventions

Investing in rural youth, women, and agri-professionals to close the skills gap and unlock productivity.

Cross-Cutting Services

Agricultural policy development and institutional reform
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and sustainable intensification
Digital agriculture and precision farming
Soil fertility and conservation agriculture
Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment (aligned with OECD-DAC and GIZ results models)
Ecosystem-based adaptation and agroforestry integration
Agricultural innovation systems and research partnerships

Emerging Services & Future Opportunities

To stay ahead of evolving needs and global trends, Daira Sabz is expanding into these forward-looking service areas:

AgTech & Digital Agriculture: Precision farming, mobile apps, IoT, AI-driven crop monitoring
Climate-Smart & Regenerative Agriculture: Agroecology, carbon farming, ecosystem restoration
Agricultural Research & Innovation: Field labs, participatory research, technology trials
Agribusiness Finance & Risk Advisory: Blended finance, insurance, contract farming
Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture & Gender Services: Inclusive food systems, women-led cooperatives
Rural Infrastructure & Renewable Energy: Solar irrigation, climate-resilient infrastructure
Migration, Reintegration & Resilience Programming: Rural job creation, training for returnees
GIS & Data-Driven Planning: Land-use analytics, remote sensing, vulnerability assessments
Food Systems Transformation: Food loss reduction, healthy diets, organic standards
Carbon Footprint Assessment & ESG Reporting: EU taxonomy and international sustainability disclosures
Biodiversity & Nature-Positive Solutions: Pollinator protection, agro-biodiversity, ecosystem-based planning

These areas reflect both local challenges and international job market demands—ensuring Daira Sabz remains a trusted, impactful partner in agricultural transformation.

Why Daira Sabz?

Locally rooted, globally connected: Strong networks across Afghanistan’s rural provinces and international development communities
Registered in Germany and Afghanistan: Legally compliant and operational in both European and Asian markets
Agile and interdisciplinary teams: Agronomists, rural economists, GIS experts, irrigation engineers, and TVET specialists
Results-based approach: We focus on measurable change—from crop yields and income increases to land tenure security and youth employment
Policy to practice: We connect macro-level strategy with field-based implementation

Get in touch with us to co-design transformative rural development programs for food-secure, climate-resilient, and economically thriving communities.

Agriculture and Rural Development