A young farmer in Khost province has successfully cultivated green tea on his farm, achieving positive results.

Rahmat Wali said that with better facilities, he could also grow other rare vegetables and fruits.

Speaking to TOLOnews, he said: "I planted this tea based on my personal experience because farming is my profession. I cultivate trees, vegetables, and other crops. This was a personal experiment; a friend sent me the seeds. So far, I have planted two or three types of tea, and if they yield good results, I plan to expand."

Meanwhile, several farmers in Khost are urging the interim government to provide more support for agricultural development.

Rasul Mohammad, a farmer in Khost, said: "Any crop can be grown here if we are provided with the right knowledge and quality seeds. We, like people in other parts of the world, have the ability to do anything, but we lack the necessary resources."

Another farmer, Sakhi Gul, said: "We need equipment such as fruit drying machines, vegetable and fruit seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural pesticides. These should be made available to us."

Sadiq Shah, another farmer, said: "This region has great potential for growing vegetables like okra, chili peppers, squash, and eggplant, but plant diseases are harming our crops. We need proper pesticides to protect our harvests."

The director of agriculture and irrigation in Khost stated that the province's climate is suitable for green tea cultivation and that research in this area is ongoing.

Sher Mohammad Zabih, the director of agriculture and irrigation in Khost, said: "There are different types of green tea, and the one that has shown success will be sent for further research. We will then consult with the ministry. We hope for positive results. So far, this cultivation has been successful. Any variety that thrives in this region will be promoted because there is a significant demand for green tea here."

The young farmer from Khost mentioned that he obtained the green tea seeds from a friend in India and now plans to expand its cultivation.