Kandahar Pomegranate Growers Face Economic Hardship Amidst Export Route Closures

Pomegranate farmers in Afghanistan's Kandahar province are experiencing severe economic difficulties due to closed export routes, particularly with Pakistan, drought, and crop diseases. Prices have dropped by up to 70 percent, failing to cover cultivation costs. Growers report a significant decrease in demand and prices compared to previous years.

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