https://news.ketelle.co.uk/entities/opium-poppy-cultivation-in-afghanistan Stories involving Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan, told neutrally, with how each side covers them. en-gb https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/un-says-afghan-opium-poppy-cultivation-rises-despite-taliban-ban https://news.ketelle.co.uk/stories/un-says-afghan-opium-poppy-cultivation-rises-despite-taliban-ban Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:33:03 +0000 World The UN drugs office says poppy cultivation in Afghanistan rose from 10,000 to 43,000 hectares in 2026 despite the Taliban ban. Farmers cite poverty and drought, and the UN says they need alternative livelihoods. (2 outlets: 2 left · 0 centre · 0 right)