Naseri, Ayaz Khan, Shahnoushi Frushani, Naser, Dourandish, Arash, Nematollahi, Zahra, Kiani-feyzabad, Zahra (2025). Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security. , 27(3), 575-588. doi: 10.22034/JAST.27.3.575
Ayaz Khan Naseri; Naser Shahnoushi Frushani; Arash Dourandish; Zahra Nematollahi; Zahra Kiani-feyzabad. "Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security". , 27, 3, 2025, 575-588. doi: 10.22034/JAST.27.3.575
Naseri, Ayaz Khan, Shahnoushi Frushani, Naser, Dourandish, Arash, Nematollahi, Zahra, Kiani-feyzabad, Zahra (2025). 'Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security', , 27(3), pp. 575-588. doi: 10.22034/JAST.27.3.575
Naseri, Ayaz Khan, Shahnoushi Frushani, Naser, Dourandish, Arash, Nematollahi, Zahra, Kiani-feyzabad, Zahra Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security. , 2025; 27(3): 575-588. doi: 10.22034/JAST.27.3.575

Effects of Agricultural Trade Policy on Afghanistan's Food Security

Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology
Article 6, Volume 27, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 575-588    PDF (6.31 M)
Document Type: Original Research
DOI: 10.22034/JAST.27.3.575
Authors
Ayaz Khan Naseri1; Naser Shahnoushi Frushani1; Arash Dourandish* 2; Zahra Nematollahi3; Zahra Kiani-feyzabad2
1Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran.
2Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Islamic Republic of Iran.
3Department of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources University of Sari, Sari, Islamic Republic of Iran.
Abstract
This study conducted an assessment to gauge the impact of reducing agricultural tariffs across diverse scenarios on both food security and macroeconomic variables in Afghanistan. Utilizing a computable general equilibrium model and Afghanistan's social accounting matrix data, the study simulated reductions in tariffs at 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, and a complete removal (100%) of tariffs (full liberalization). The findings unveiled a progressive uptick in imports and household consumption of key staples like cereals, fruits, vegetables, and livestock. Crucially, this surge in household purchasing power spurred a heightened demand for food items, consequently, bolstering food security and contributing positively to the overall health of the households and society. Therefore, advocating for targeted initiatives aimed at eliminating tariffs on agricultural products emerges as an imperative step, given their tangible impact on enhancing food security and uplifting societal well-being.
Keywords
Computable General Equilibrium Model; Household consumption; Social Accounting Matrix; Tariff
References
Statistics
Article View: 249
PDF Download: 174
Statistics
Number of Journals45
Number of Issues2,160
Number of Articles24,572
Article View19,868,807
PDF Download16,052,408