http://waywardbuzz.com/News/uk-aid-helping-afghan-farmers-grow-viable-alternatives-to-poppy-picture-essay----asia/ Agriculture is the backbone of the Afghan economy. It accounts for 80 per cent of jobs - many of them seasonal - and involves over 55 per cent of households. It contributes to more than one third of the country's GDP. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:33:51 MDT en