Kandahar exports up to 40,000 tons of grapes this year
According to the provincial branch of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACCI), up to 40,000 tons of grapes have been exported from southern Kandahar this year.
ACCI official Eng. Abdul Baqi Beena said grapes worth USD 8mn have been exported to neighboring countries, mainly Pakistan.
He linked the significant increase in grape production to expansion of existing orchards and creation of new gardens.
Beena cited unreliable ground and air transportation systems, high airfares and lack of proper cooling arrangements as the main hurdles to the growth of exports.
In the meantime, some exports complained about the border closures inflicting heavy losses, as their products go rotten.
Related Articles
Sar-e-Pul faced with water shortages and lack of education facilities
Water shortage and lack of proper irrigation scheme have left many lands uncultivated in Sar-e-Pul province. Farmers look forward to
4 irrigation projects to be launched in Ghor
Work on four irrigation projects in Ghor province has officially begun with financial collaboration from the Afghan Ministry of Rural
India agrees to develop Iran’s Chabahar port
India plans to sign an agreement with Iran for the development of the Chabahar port in southeast Iran. The port
