date:Aug 28, 2023
Apple growers in Afghanistans southern Ghazni province say the fruit's yield has significantly increased this year compared to previous years. Still, prices are low amid lack of cold storages. So although they are happy about the increased yield, they claim revenues will not even cover the expenses on the orchards.
An orchard owner in the Wazir Abad area of Ghazni city said he harvested 42 tons of apples from his orchard, higher than previous years, but that prices were low. Another grower urge