Taliban’s poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers say they can't feed their children — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-s-poppy-ban-falters-as-afghan-farmers-say-they-can-t-feed-their-childrenContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Taliban's poppy ban falters as Afghan farmers strugglehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-s-poppy-ban-falters-as-afghan-farmers-say-they-can-t-feed-their-childrenhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taliban-s-poppy-ban-falters-as-afghan-farmers-say-they-can-t-feed-their-children#u169229Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:06:13 +0000Afghanistan's opium production has increased significantly despite the Taliban's ban on poppy cultivation. Farmers are finding ways to circumvent the ban, leading to a sharp rise in poppy cultivation and opium production. The ban has failed to achieve its intended goal, and Afghan farmers are struggling to feed their children as a result. The situation has led to a rise in malnutrition, particularly among children.Why it mattersThe Taliban's ban on poppy cultivation was implemented to curb the country's opium trade, but it appears to have had the opposite effect. Afghanista