Pakistan Trade Route Closures Cause Cotton Prices in Helmand to Plummet by 60 Percent

Helmand farmers report a 60% drop in cotton prices due to the closure of trade routes with Pakistan. Rising costs for fertilizers and pesticides, coupled with poor quality supplies, have increased farming expenses. The closure means harvested cotton remains unsold, preventing farmers from recovering their costs.

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